A Shot in the Dark

Tony Martin is a farmer from Norfolk, England, who became infamous when he fatally gunned down a 16 year old burglar along with wounding his accomplice. The incident happened at Mr. Martin’s home in August 1999. He was originally convicted of murder but this ruling was later reduced to manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility. Mr. Martin served just three years in prison.

Mr. Martin went on to become something of a tabloid hero, and this documentary film examines the case itself and looks at how it sparked a national debate on self-defense. We hear exclusive testimony from Tony Martin along with interviews from his family and friends. Additionally, several professionals who were involved in the case are also interviewed and provide us with access to police footage.

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