The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez
2020 · 55 min · Director: Brian Knappenberger
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
In 2013, 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez died as a result of horrific and prolonged abuse by his mother and her boyfriend. In the wake of the tragedy, a demand for justice and accountability exploded in Los Angeles County. This six-part documentary series from award-winning documentarian Brian Knappenberger (Nobody Speak: Trials of the Free Press) offers an inside look at the trial as well as an eye-opening investigation into the government systems that failed to protect Gabriel, despite multiple reports and warning signs. Along with shedding light on an important story, The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez serves as a wake-up call to reexamine the structures designed to protect children in need.
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The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez (2020) — Series. Top emotional signals: Sadness 35%, Disturbing 25%, Anxiety 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Sadness35%
- Disturbing25%
- Anxiety20%
- Anger10%
- Inspiration10%
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The strongest emotional signals are Sadness, Disturbing, Anxiety. Genres: Documentary, Crime. AI estimate.
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Details
- Directed by
- Brian Knappenberger
- Type
- Series
- Released
- 2020
- Runtime
- 55 min
- Country
- United States
- Genres
- Documentary, Crime
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Sadness
- Data updated
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