Alabama has a terrible record when it comes to the convictions of women and minorities. Located along the "Bible Belt" in the US, the Brittany Smith case was a hot topic in 2018 and has been rife with debate on both sides of the argument ever since as to whether this woman was justified. in the use of force to kill an attacker inside his own home.
"After considering all the evidence, the court finds that the defendant has given inconsistent accounts of the events surrounding Todd's death, beginning with the 911 call...and has attempted to alter or destroy the evidence," the judge wrote. "The court also finds that the defendant's testimony on material facts was significantly at odds with the physical evidence, exhibits, and other witness testimony."
Director: Ryan White
Stars: Dawn Hendricks, Chris McCallie, Ramona McCallie
Given the back and forth discussion that goes on about the Brittany Smith case, it's a bit disappointing that the Netflix documentary on the subject spends a total of... 40 minutes on the subject. And to make matters worse, he's also pretty biased.
Directed by Ryan White, the documentary tells the harrowing story of how Brittany Smith killed a man named Todd inside her home when he turned violent and brutally attacked and strangled her. Brittany then shot him dead in self-defense when she held her brother Chris in a headlock and threatened to kill them all.
Intended to use Alabama's 'Stand Your Ground' law, which allows the right to use excessive force to protect oneself, Brittany's story reinforces the stereotype against women who end up being convicted and forced into a plea deal to avoid life. bars.
Now, just as a preface, I'm not going to pass judgment on whether or not Brittany Smith was right, in fact I think she is personally, but as a balanced reviewer it's important to take a look at everything presented in this documentary... and what has been omitted.
Fans of true crime documentaries prepare to air the harrowing story of a woman who tries to use Alabama's Stand Your Ground law after killing a man she says brutally attacked her. State of Alabama vs. Brittany Smith is brief but packs a punch as we follow Brittany Smith's story. The documentary is produced by Tripod Media, previously known for its landmark Netflix documentary The Keepers, released in May 2017. Ryan White, who directed The Keepers, is also returning to direct this documentary.
Brittany Smith was attacked and raped in her home by a man she knew named Todd Smith. Brittany was then held hostage, and when her brother Chris McCallie fought Todd and they got into a serious fight, she Brittany shot Todd, killing him.
Todd Smith had a long history of arrests that included domestic violence and assault. However, the judge denied the hearing and Brittany faced life in prison. Brittany accepted a plea deal, which was 6 months in prison for murder; she would have gotten a lot more time for second degree murder, which doesn't make sense. Other than that, this was a spiteful way to get a murder conviction.
Brittany wasn't perfect by any means, a mother with a prior history of drug abuse. She also lied to police and said her brother shot Todd, tarnishing her reputation as the judge on the case. However, in a state where women have no equality and are not treated fairly, can you blame her for lying? Surely in cases like this, society needs to be reckoned with as it is building and setting these people up for failure. It's no surprise that people have rallied around Brittany, sharing her stories and offering support. While someone was killed here, it's pretty clear that she was in self-defense, and support for women is non-existent.
Watch State of Alabama vs. Brittany Smith 2022 Movie Trailer
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