Murder in Boston: Roots, Rampage, and Reckoning
A documentary series on the Carol Stuart murder and its racial fallout.
Directed by Jason Hehir, the 2023 HBO documentary series Murder in Boston: Roots, Rampage and Reckoning explores the killing of Carol Stuart and the investigation that followed, which stoked racial tensions and sparked targeted accusations. It first aired on December 4, 2023.
Quick Facts
- Director
- Jason Hehir
- Country
- United States
- Episodes
- 3
- Music
- Lucia Micarelli; Thomas Caffey
- Executive producers
- Joie Jacoby
- Linda Pizzuti Henry
- Dan Krockmalnic
- Nancy Abraham
- Lisa Heller
- Sara Rodriguez
- Producer
- Jason Hehir
- Jake Rogal
- Nicholas Eisenberg
- Jillian Moossmann
- Cinematography
- Thomas McCallum
- Alastair Christopher
- Enver Perez
- Michael Rotiroti
- Thomas Stukas
- Jovan Tanasijevic
- Editor
- Ross Hockrow; Nikolai Johnson
Facts from the source article.
Did You Know?
- Kristen Baldwin of Entertainment Weekly wrote that the series 'gives voice to the people who were unjustly victimized by law enforcement and examines the legacy of a painful, racist rush to judgment.'
- John Anderson of The Wall Street Journal described it as 'a captivating crime story, a socio-political treatise and even evidence that life can get better.'
Production
Jason Hehir first learned of the Carol Stuart murder as a teenager and later sought to make a documentary exploring Boston's racial history through the case. Carol Stuart's family declined to participate, while the Bennett family was initially skeptical but eventually trusted Hehir after he spent time with them and promised an accurate portrayal. The Boston Globe co-produced the series and also produced a companion podcast based on extensive reporting.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes of Murder in Boston: Roots, Rampage, and Reckoning are there?
Murder in Boston: Roots, Rampage, and Reckoning has 3 episodes.
When did Murder in Boston: Roots, Rampage, and Reckoning end?
Murder in Boston: Roots, Rampage, and Reckoning last aired on 18 December 2023.
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