The Staircase

Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker, Jean-Xavier de Lestrade, presents a gripping courtroom thriller, offering a rare and revealing inside look at a high-profile murder trial. In 2001, author Michael Peterson was arraigned for the murder of his wife Kathleen, whose body was discovered lying in a pool of blood on the stairway of their home. Granted unusual access to Peterson's lawyers, home and immediate family, de Lestrade's cameras capture the defense team as it considers its strategic options. The series is an engrossing look at contemporary American justice that features more twists than a legal bestseller.

This production, originally released in 2004, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Documentary series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Documentary, Crime genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.6 across its 1 season.

• Storyline Highlights:
• • Explores themes within Documentary and Crime.
• • Produced in France.
• • Original Language: English.