Accused – A Mother on Trial

BBC Three / Erica Starling Productions

A four-part true-crime series filmed over five years, following the case of a mother accused of abandoning her newborn in Alaska. Through intimate access and measured storytelling, the series explores the intersection of justice, empathy and social inequality in modern America.

“A deeply humane and quietly devastating documentary that raises profound questions about justice and empathy.” — The Independent

 “Beautifully crafted, compassionate and unflinching — a powerful example of what British documentary does best.” — The Times