Kennedy and Bailey say Baldwin disliked documentary about him
The filmmakers told a SCAD Savannah Film Festival audience that Alec Baldwin strongly disliked "The Trial of Alec Baldwin."
Director Rory Kennedy and producer Mark Bailey said at a SCAD Savannah Film Festival Q&A that Alec Baldwin strongly disliked their documentary “The Trial of Alec Baldwin,” according to hollywoodreporter.com.
The discussion followed a screening of the film at the festival on Oct. 27.
The documentary premiered at Doc NYC in November 2025, and Abramorama released it worldwide on Oct. 1, 2026.
The film follows Baldwin through the aftermath of the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and his involuntary manslaughter case, which ended in acquittal.
Hutchins was killed on Oct. 21, 2021, on the set of “Rust” when a prop gun held by Baldwin discharged live bullets, also wounding director Joel Souza.
Quick answers
What is "The Trial of Alec Baldwin" about?
It follows Alec Baldwin during the aftermath of Halyna Hutchins's death and his involuntary manslaughter case, which ended in acquittal.
Where did the documentary premiere?
It premiered at Doc NYC in November 2025 and was released worldwide by Abramorama on Oct. 1, 2026.