<em>Stillwater</em> Isn’t a Typical True-Crime Drama
The director Tom McCarthy is known for subtle, well-acted character films that take surprising narrative turns. His latest work is no exception.
by David Sims
Aug 01, 2021
3 minutes
’s premise is simple: What if you were ’s father? This Matt Damon–starring project from the director Tom McCarthy is only loosely based on reality, but the dilemma facing roughneck Oklahoma dad Bill Baker (played by Damon) has the same sensational hook: His daughter is imprisoned in Europe after being found guilty of murdering her roommate in a splashy trial. Most viewers will remember that Knox , and might expect to be about a similar quest for
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