A Cry in The Dark (1988) - Roger Ebert Review

Roger Ebert reviews A Cry in the Dark, the 1988 drama directed by Fred Schepisi and starring Meryl Streep and Sam Neill. Based on the real-life Lindy Chamberlain case in Australia, the film examines grief, public suspicion, media judgment, circumstantial evidence, and the terrifying possibility of a justice system getting the truth wrong. In his review, Ebert focuses on how the film indicts the court of public opinion while highlighting Meryl Streep’s difficult, controlled, and powerful performance. This video revisits Ebert’s thoughts on A Cry in the Dark and why its story remains a disturbing study of how quickly tragedy can become spectacle. Read the original Roger Ebert review: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/a-... Share your thoughts on A Cry in the Dark in the comments. Did the film change how you think about media coverage, public judgment, or courtroom dramas based on real events? Subscribe for more Roger Ebert reviews, classic movie criticism, and thoughtful looks back at films that still challenge audiences today. #ACryInTheDark #RogerEbert #MerylStreep #SamNeill #FredSchepisi #MovieReview #FilmCriticism #ClassicMovies #1988Movies