Documentary Style
TopicalThe Truth vs. Alex Jones
The landmark case holding Alex Jones accountable for Sandy Hook lies. Peabody Award winning look at how misinformation for profit was tested in court—and the legal precedent it established.
Year
2024
Type
film
Runtime
117 min
Language
English
Director
Dan Reed
Genres
Summary
After the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, Alex Jones spent years telling millions of InfoWars followers it was a hoax—lies that brought relentless harassment and death threats to grieving families.
Filmed over four years with unprecedented courtroom access, this documentary follows two defamation lawsuits brought by Sandy Hook families against Jones. Through trial testimony, depositions, and Jones' own broadcasts, the film reveals the mechanics of misinformation for profit. On the stand, Jones finally admitted Sandy Hook "100% happened"—after the damage was done.
An award winning examination of accountability in the age of misinformation that established legal precedent now being tested as other provocateurs continue spreading lies for profit.