Conviction is a drama movie which was released theatrically on October 15, 2010. Before its theatrical release, Conviction was screened at the Toronto International Film Festival in September of 2010.http://www.innocenceproject.org/Content/Conviction_Gets_a_Strong_Start_in_Toronto.php The film was directed by Tony Goldwyn, who previously directed The Last Kiss and Someone Like You.http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001282/ The screenplay was penned by Pamela Gray, who also wrote the screenplay for the 1999 drama film Music of the Heart.http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0166943/ The tagline of Conviction is “The incredible true story of Betty Anne Waters.”http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1244754/

The estimated production budget of Conviction was $12.5 million dollars.http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=bettyannwaters.htm In its opening weekend, the film was released to eleven theaters and grossed over $141 thousand dollars.http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?page=weekly&id=bettyannwaters.htm As of November 2010, Conviction has grossed over $4 million dollars domestically.http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=bettyannwaters.htm

Conviction is based on the true story of the wrongful incarceration of Kenny Waters for murder, and the decades-long struggle of his sister Betty Anne Waters to free him from prison. Betty Anne Waters, a high school dropout, completed law school to defend her brother in a court of law to overturn his murder conviction based on DNA evidence.http://www.foxsearchlight.com/conviction/

• Hilary Swank: Betty Anne Waters
• Sam Rockwell: Kenny Waters
• Thomas D. Mahard: Law Professor
• Owen Campbell: Ben
• Conor Donovan: Richard
• Laurie Brown: Law Professor #2
• John Pyper-Ferguson: Aidan
• Minnie Driver: Abra Rice
• Ele Bardha: Don
• Melissa Leo: Nancy Taylor
• Rusty Mewha: Desk Sergeant
• Marc Macaulay: Officer Boisseau
• Bailee Madison: Young Betty Anne
• Tobias Campbell: Young Kenny
• Frank Zieger: Boyfriend
• J. David Moeller: Grandpa
• Scott Philyaw: Cop
• Karen Young: Elizabeth Waters
• Loren Dean: Rick
• Clea DuVall: Brenda Marsh
• Tobiasz Daszkiewicz: Guy in Bar
• Iris Ingram: Guy's Girlfriend
• John Lepard: Minister
• Marty Bufalini: Defense Attorney
• Doug Hamilton: Medical Examiner
• Sarab Kamoo: Kathleen Higgins
• Juliette Lewis: Roseanna Perry
• Gordon Michaels: Lt. Daniels
• Jane Alderman: Mrs. Halloran
• Peter Gallagher: Barry Scheck
• Janet Ulrich Brooks: Dr. McGilvrayhttp://www.imdb.com/title/tt1244754/fullcredits#cast

• “I can’t spend the rest of my life in here.”—Kenny Watershttp://www.foxsearchlight.com/conviction/

• “We’ll get you out Kenny, you hear me?”—Betty Anne Watershttp://www.foxsearchlight.com/conviction/

• “I don’t really have time for a friend right now.”—Betty Anne Waters
• “We’re gonna be friends, ‘cause we’re the only ones in class who went through puberty.”—Abra Ricehttp://www.foxsearchlight.com/conviction/

• “My brother Kenny, he’s been in prison for twelve years, life without parole. I’m gonna find a way to get him out.”—Betty Anne Watershttp://www.foxsearchlight.com/conviction/

• “This woman actually went to law school to save her brother?”—Barry Scheck
• “He’s her only client.”—Law Clerkhttp://www.foxsearchlight.com/conviction/

• “You gotta move on. It’s over, honey. I’m never getting out of here.”—Kenny Watershttp://www.foxsearchlight.com/conviction/

• “If we can DNA test the murderer's blood, it’ll prove Kenny’s innocent.”—Betty Anne Watershttp://www.foxsearchlight.com/conviction/

• “There are forces greater than you, and you may not win.”—Abra Ricehttp://www.foxsearchlight.com/conviction/

• “It’s time for you to start living your life.”—Kenny Waters
• “This is my life.”—Betty Anne Watershttp://www.foxsearchlight.com/conviction/

• "I'm not doing it."—Kenny Waters
• "This is what we've been waiting for!"—Betty Anne Waters
• "It's gonna test positive. They'll find a way, I don't trust them."—Kenny Waters
• "You do it, or I'll kill you. That's your sister and your lawyer talking."—Betty Anne Watershttp://www.foxsearchlight.com/conviction/

• "I can't say Conviction feels like one of those movies that will storm the box-office or find some kind of massive audience support. It is a steadily consistent movie that could have used a snip here and there, but by the end does right by its story."—Brad Brevet of Rope of Siliconhttp://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/movie-review-conviction-2010

• "Though there isn't much suspense about the ultimate outcome in "Conviction" - anyone who hears anything about the movie will know this going in - it doesn't matter. How it all happens is fascinating enough."—Mick LaSalle of San Francisco Chroniclehttp://articles.sfgate.com/2010-10-22/movies/24147285_1_conviction-movie-review-sister

• "In cinematic terms, director Tony Goldwyn’s film is fairly pedestrian. But it’s elevated by the performers, among them Sam Rockwell as the imprisoned Kenny Waters (possibly the actor’s best performance ever), Minnie Driver as Betty Anne’s law-school galpal and legal partner, and Juliette Lewis in a jaw-dropping turn as a trashy witness."—Robert W. Butler of The Kansas City Starhttp://www.kansascity.com/2010/10/28/2362129/conviction-with-these-performances.html

• "Swank has two Oscars, but she won't get another one for "Conviction" because she stays within the role. Rockwell, on the other hand, could nab a supporting nomination; heaven knows he's overdue for recognition. Director Tony Goldwyn steers clear of hysteria, instead crafting "Conviction" toward solidity. This isn't a movie that will knock you out, but it should be a sturdy-enough crowd-pleaser."—Tom Long of The Detroit Newshttp://www.detnews.com/article/20101022/ENT02/10220334/1034/Review--%E2%80%98Conviction%E2%80%99-sturdy-but-not-spectacular

• "Tony Goldwyn's "Conviction" tells a great story that deserves a great movie, but settles for a mediocre one."—Moira Mcdonald of The Seattle Timeshttp://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/movies/2013223242_mr22conviction.html