The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez

An unrelenting, heartbreaking plunge into cruelty and institutional failure that leaves you furious and drained long after it ends.

Created by

Brian Knappenberger

Genres

Documentary, Crime

Starring

Wyatt Hinz, William Guirola

Tagline

A tragedy that outraged a community. A failure that shocked the system.

Overview

A boy’s brutal murder and the public trials of his guardians and social workers prompt questions about the system’s protection of vulnerable children.

How it feels

Bleak, dark, tense and earnest. Measured and demanding.

About

Trauma, justice, corruption, grief

Content

Strong violence and language. Mild gore. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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