{"id":83633,"date":"2022-07-22T11:00:48","date_gmt":"2022-07-22T15:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/?p=83633"},"modified":"2022-07-21T17:49:10","modified_gmt":"2022-07-21T21:49:10","slug":"nj-film-creator-exposes-wrongful-conviction-documentary-calls-for-justice-in-alabama","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/nj-film-creator-exposes-wrongful-conviction-documentary-calls-for-justice-in-alabama\/","title":{"rendered":"NJ Film Creator Exposes Wrongful Conviction: Documentary Calls for Justice in Alabama"},"content":{"rendered":"

ROSELLE, N.J., July 22, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — An independent\u00a0African-American filmmaker with a relentless\u00a0pursuit of the truth and justice, Jean\u00a0Adam, Jr., has produced a stunning documentary that makes a powerful case: an Alabama\u00a0white woman has been unjustly imprisoned for 30 years.<\/p>\n

\"FINDING
PHOTO CAPTION: Movie poster for “Finding Betty.”<\/em><\/p>\n

In\u00a0\u201cFinding Betty,\u201d\u00a0a four-year project of\u00a0filmmaker Jean\u00a0Adam, Jr. (releasing his 80-minute documentary today) makes an overwhelming argument that Betty Wilson was wrongly convicted of murder conspiracy involving the death of her husband (Dr. Jack Wilson) in the\u00a0early 90’s in Huntsville, Alabama.\u00a0The documentary provides incredibly meticulous\u00a0research and a step-by-step examination of the many holes in the prosecution’s case. It is a powerful\u00a0call to action for Wilson to be set free.<\/p>\n

In this murder-for-hire case, the principal witness in the case (James White) claimed Betty Wilson hired him to kill Dr. Wilson. However, White actually recanted his testimony years later. Remarkably, Betty Wilson’s twin sister (Peggy Lowe), was also charged with murder conspiracy in the case, and was acquitted\u00a0in a separate\u00a0trial. Substantial evidence presented in Peggy’s case, which showcased a light on Betty’s innocence and undoubtedly helped lead to her acquittal, was not presented in her twin’s trial.<\/p>\n

“I have made this\u00a0film my life’s\u00a0mission because it calls into question the integrity of the justice system itself,” said Adam. “I won’t give up until justice is done. We must show\u00a0compassion for those suffering from injustice and create more awareness of injustice to prevent such unfairness from ever happening again.”<\/p>\n

\"filmmaker
PHOTO CAPTION: Filmmaker Jean Adam, Jr.<\/em><\/p>\n

Wilson, who speaks directly about the case in the film in candid and eye-opening interviews, calls Adam “her angel.”<\/p>\n

Adam contends the Alabama jury nearly 30 years ago was unduly influenced by the revelation Betty Wilson, a white woman, had a sexual affair with a black man. Adams explores the racial overtones\u00a0in the trial.<\/p>\n

“This was a passion project and I can see it reflected in the outcome,” said actor\/film editor Jolon Franklin.<\/p>\n

The documentary presents graphic photos of the crime scene and makes use of re-creations to enhance the understanding\u00a0of the trial. Adam hopes\u00a0the movie will be a driving force for Wilson’s acquittal.<\/p>\n

Mo Brooks, an Alabama\u00a0congressman since\u00a02011, was one of the case’s prosecutors.<\/p>\n

You can rent\u00a0\u201cFinding Betty\u201d\u00a0for $3.99 or buy it for $9.99\u00a0on these streaming platforms: YouTube TV, Apple TV, and Amazon Prime Video. Just search \u201cFinding Betty.\u201d Anyone with access to the Google Play Store or Apple’s iTunes Store can purchase the product from their tablet, computer or phone.<\/p>\n

View film trailer (YouTube): https:\/\/youtu.be\/G327ml5pQ94<\/a><\/p>\n

Like\u00a0Free Betty Wilson Project<\/a>\u00a0on\u00a0Facebook and become part of the conversation: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/releasebetty<\/a> .<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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