The Trial of Alec Baldwin

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The Trial of Alec Baldwin
Directed by Rory Kennedy
Produced by
CinematographyJenna Rosher
Edited byJawad Metni
Music byGary Lionelli
Production
companies
  • Moxie Films
  • Indus Valley Media
  • Radiant Media Studios
Release date
  • November 13, 2025 (2025-11-13)(DOC NYC)
Running time
111 minutes [1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Trial of Alec Baldwin is an upcoming 2025 American documentary film directed and produced by Rory Kennedy. It explores Alec Baldwin in the aftermath of the Rust shooting incident, following his life and trial.

Contents

It will have its world premiere at DOC NYC on November 13, 2025.

Premise

Explores the life and trial of Alec Baldwin in the aftermath of the Rust shooting incident.

Production

In April 2023, Rory Kennedy was announced to be in production of a documentary revolving around Alec Baldwin and the Rust shooting incident. [2] In May 2024, Kennedy was revealed to be fighting a subpoena by prosecutors to turn over footage in the documentary, claiming it included "critical pieces of information concerning key elements of this criminal prosecution." [3] In an affidavit, Kennedy stated Baldwin did not approach or commission the documentary and had no creative or editorial control over the film. [4] A judge later ruled Kennedy did not have to turn over footage. [5] Kennedy was denied access to the resuming production of Rust after production felt Baldwin was making the project to "exonerate" himself, with director Joel Souza declining to sit for an interview. [6] [7]

Release

It will have its world premiere at DOC NYC on November 13, 2025. [8]

References

  1. "The Trial of Alec Baldwin". DOC NYC . Retrieved November 1, 2025.
  2. Saperstein, Pat (April 21, 2023). "As 'Rust' Resumes Filming in Montana, Alec Baldwin Is Working With Rory Kennedy on a Documentary". Variety . Retrieved November 1, 2025.
  3. Maddus, Gene (May 8, 2024). "Alec Baldwin Again Seeks Dismissal of Case, as Rory Kennedy Fights D.A.'s Subpoena". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved November 1, 2025.
  4. McArdle, Tommy (May 9, 2024). "How a Kennedy Got Caught Up in Alec Baldwin's Involuntary Manslaughter Rust Case". People . Retrieved November 1, 2025.
  5. Maddus, Gene (June 3, 2024). "Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' Documentary Footage From Rory Kennedy Will Not Be Turned Over to Prosecutors". Variety. Retrieved November 1, 2025.
  6. <Keegan, Rebecca (July 8, 2024). "As Alec Baldwin Heads to Trial, Dueling 'Rust' Documentaries Become Part of Tangled Drama". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved November 1, 2025.
  7. Mahler, Jonathan (June 26, 2024). "How Did the Case Against Alec Baldwin Go so Far?". The New York Times . Retrieved November 1, 2025.
  8. Morfoot, Addie (October 9, 2025). "DOC NYC Unveils 16th Annual Film Lineup (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety . Retrieved November 1, 2025.