Alec Baldwin news
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The gist
A documentary on Alec Baldwin's trial, "The Trial of Alec Baldwin," has been acquired by Abramorama.
The film gives Baldwin's side of the 2021 "Rust" shooting that killed Halyna Hutchins.
Background
In October 2021, cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed in an accidental shooting on the New Mexico set of the film "Rust." Baldwin was charged with involuntary manslaughter, but the charges were dismissed in July 2024 after it was revealed that police and prosecutors withheld key evidence from defense attorneys. Prop armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was previously convicted of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to 18 months in prison. Filmmaker Rory Kennedy was granted exclusive access to Baldwin after the shooting, and Abramorama has now acquired her documentary.
How it unfolded
- Oct 2021Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins is killed in an accidental shooting on the New Mexico set of "Rust."
- Jul 2024Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter charges are dismissed after it emerges that police and prosecutors withheld key evidence from defense attorneys.
- Sep 3, 2026Abramorama acquires "The Trial of Alec Baldwin," a documentary by Rory Kennedy, who had exclusive access to Baldwin after the shooting.