Netflix Announces Release Date for New John Grisham Adaptation

Grisham's non-fiction book The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town will provide the basis for the new documentary series directed by Clay Tweel which focuses on two murders that shook the small town of Ada, Oklahoma, in the 1980s — and the controversial chain of events that followed.

Featuring interviews with victims’ friends and families, Ada residents, attorneys, journalists, and others involved in the cases, The Innocent Man will blend new footage with compelling archival video and photos to present its shocking story.

The series will launch worldwide on December 14th.

Speaking of the story behind the series director Clay Tweel said, “As a filmmaker I often find that the best stories are the ones we tell ourselves, but what surprised me was the extent to which that idea also permeates the criminal justice system. By re-examining these old cases I hope that viewers will identify the biases involved, even their own.”

Executive Producer John Grisham stated that, "the documentary series of The Innocent Man is gripping, compelling, and ultimately just as heart-breaking as the book. Though I know the story well, I can’t wait to watch it again.”