RECENTLY RELEASED
Railing at the Rally
This fascinating film takes you inside a Donald Trump rally to uncover the misinformation, disinformation and lies that disturbingly fill the minds and souls of many Trump supporters. (more)
The Queens
The queens in “The Queens” never fail to mesmerize. They’re gorgeous, mysterious, and infinitely entertaining. But the secrets and the scandals inside the longest-running female impersonation club in the nation, and behind the scenes of the most prestigious female impersonation beauty pageant in the nation, are even more fascinating. (more)
IN PRODUCTION
What Really Happened to Natalie Beard
Did this seven-month old child (above) die at the hands of her babysitter? Was she the victim of “Shaken Baby Syndrome” as prosecutors claimed, and a jury ruled? Or was her death caused by something, or someone, else? Decades after Natalie’s death, the mystery and the controversy persist. (more)
A Father’s Nightmare: The Mike Hansen Story
A forensic pathologist determined Mike Hansen (above) struck and killed his infant daughter. But when the Innocence Project stepped in to help clear his name, a team of other medical experts said the pathologist’s findings were completely false. The Reporters Inc. chronicles this young father’s nightmare through the legal system. (more)
The Monfils Six: Mystery at the Mill
“The Monfils Six” is a case involving six men who were convicted of killing a co-worker (Tom Monfils, above) at a Green Bay, Wisconsin paper mill in the early 1990s. Did police and prosecutorial tunnel vision result in the most egregious miscarriage of justice in Wisconsin history? (more)
Lamont McKoy: Search for the Real Killer
At the age of 18, Lamont McKoy (above) was sentenced to life in prison for first degree murder. Despite strong evidence indicating his innocence, three decades later McKoy is still fighting to clear his name. The Reporters Inc. investigates. (more)
Uriah Courtney’s Quest for the Truth
Uriah Courtney (above) was convicted of kidnapping and raping a teenage girl. DNA eventually cleared him, but the victim still thinks he’s responsible. The Reporters Inc. explores the difficulties of overcoming a wrongful conviction when not everyone thinks it was wrong. (more)
Reaching for the Rainbow
More than half a century has passed since the civil rights era began in the United States, forever changing the way Black Americans live. Across the globe, in South Africa, several decades have passed since the end of apartheid. Yet in both countries, racism still flourishes today. How similar are the struggles for equality in both these lands? The Reporters Inc. journeys to South Africa and uncovers some troubling truths. (more)
PAST PROJECTS
Experiment in Black and White
Ten Chicago-area residents are sequestered inside a home for one week, in an attempt to deal head-on with the always-controversial issue of race relations in one of the country’s most segregated cities. The results are provocative, explosive, and ultimately enlightening as the participants throw out all notions of being politically correct in order to come to a true understanding of one another. (more)
Experiment: Gay and Straight
Following the enormous success of Experiment in Black and White, the same concept is used to bring understanding and enlightenment to issues of sexuality. Experiment: Gay and Straight sequesters five homosexual and five heterosexual Chicagoans for a week together; the resulting debates, drama, bonding, and resolution prove to be just as compelling and intriguing as the original Experiment. (more)
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