The Staircase, 2-Disc DVD 2005, Sundance Murder Trial Documentary Peterson

Accident or cold-blooded murder? A new film by Academy Award- winning director Jean-Xavier de Lestrade thick with shocks and subtle revelations, THE STAIRCASE IS A MASTERPIECE." - The New York Times "As with a great novel, one can't wait to see what happens next." - Chicago Tribune Directed by Academy Award winning filmmaker Jean-Xavier de Lestrade (Murder On A Sunday Morning), The Staircase is like the most suspenseful of page-turners. One of the most highly acclaimed documentaries in recent years, this shocking, real-life thriller follows the high- profile murder trial of North Carolina author Michael Peterson, who was arraigned in 2001 for the murder of his wife after her body was discovered lying in a pool of blood on the stairway of the couple's home. Did Kathleen Peterson fall down the stairs, or was it cold-blooded murder? As the mystery unravels, de Lestrade's cameras are granted unusual access to Peterson's lawyers, home, and immediate family, resulting in a gripping, inside look at a case so shocking, it is sure to leave you gasping for breath This special two-disc set includes all 8 original episodes in their entirety, as well as never-before- seen scenes, a fully illustrated booklet and episode guide, and an extended interview with the filmmakers. Dvd is excellent condition with normal shelf wear on case.Ships fast