Abigail Breslin, Ryan Phillippe, and Luke Wilson lead an all-star group in the new movie Miranda's Victim, which comes out on Oct. 6.
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Often, the most interesting things are the ones whose true stories we don't know. Most of us know at least the first part of the Miranda Rights: "You have the right to stay quiet. Whatever you say could be used against you in court." Few of us know the terrible real-life story that led to these words, or the pain and bravery that made them possible. This is what the new true crime story Miranda's Victim, which comes out Oct. 6, will be about. We have a clip and the video that you can only see here.
Abigail Breslin, Ryan Phillippe, Luke Wilson, Emily VanCamp, Mireille Enos, Enrique Murciano, Josh Bowman, Brent Sexton, Sebastian Quinn, Taryn Manning, Nolan Gould, Dan Lauria, Michael Mulheren, Kyle MacLachlan, Andy Garcia, and Donald Sutherland are all in the movie. You can read more about Miranda's Victim and watch the original clip below:
Here's what the summary says:
"Based on real events, Abigail Breslin plays Trish Weir, an 18-year-old who is kidnapped and raped in 1963. Ernesto Miranda, who attacked her and was played by Sebastian Quinn, says he did it without a lawyer and is given a two-year sentence, but the decision is later overturned. In the hearing that follows, a determined prosecutor (Luke Wilson) tries to make Ernesto pay for his crimes, even though Ernesto's lawyer (Ryan Phillippe) fights him hard. What comes next is a court case that will forever change the way our law system works.
Miranda's Victim Is More Appropriate Than Ever
The film is written by J. Craig Stiles and directed by Michelle Danner (The Runner, Bad Impulse, Hello, Herman). It comes out at a difficult time for the American legal system and society as a whole. Miranda's Victim feels more relevant than ever because abortion rights are being sent back to the states and a person's right to choose is now based on where they live. There are also reports of huge backlogs in rape kit tests, and powerful men are being protected even though they have been accused of sexual crimes. Danner said in her comments as a director:
"I have seen and directed many movies in which people were told their Miranda rights, but I never knew the real story behind those words or where they came from.The #MeToo movement started when victims of sexual assault, harassment, and discrimination came forward to talk about what happened to them. This showed that both the industry and society need to change, but it also showed how far we've come since 1963, when Patricia Weir had the courage to tell her story.
"I was moved and inspired by Trish's story the first time I read the script and heard about it. To my surprise, this story has never been made into a movie and isn't as well-known as you might think. However, it led to important laws in our country and forced a woman to live through a nightmare over and over again.
"The story made me want Trish to get over her trauma and the pressures of society at the time. It also made me want the justice system to get better and live up to its promise to this country, despite its flaws. Studies show that only about 4% of people who commit rape in this country are caught and put in jail. This is a long-term problem that many people would rather not think about because they don't know how deeply rooted it is in our society. Miranda's Victim tells the story of the rape that changed America, and it can't wait any longer to be told.
In his review of the movie for MovieWeb, Olly Dyche said:
"It has a great cast, led by Abigail Breslin's fantastic performance, and a story that will keep people interested. Its production design is so engaging that it takes people back to the 1960s without any trouble. Miranda's Victim is a movie that is interesting, sad, and powerful. It handles its subject matter with great care, but it doesn't change how horrible it is."
