About Outcry

"Outcry" is a gripping 2020 documentary television miniseries released by Showtime. The series centers on the life of Greg Kelley, a high school football star in Texas who was convicted for child molestation. The cases revolved around an outcry of support from his community who believed him to be innocent.

Making/Production

Mainly filmed in Texas, "Outcry" was produced by Pat Kondelis who also directed the series. The miniseries took a deeper look inside the overall legal and personal battles of Greg Kelley, shedding light on his journey to seek justice. The filming and research took several years encompassing the entire duration of the appeal process, from the day Greg was released from prison to the conclusion of his hearing.

Actors

• Greg Kelley: Playing himself, Greg emotionally recounts his side of the events, portraying the determination he had in proving his innocence.
• Gaebri Anderson: Played herself, showcasing her emotions and struggles as Greg's girlfriend and later wife as they go through the whole case.
• Nome and Rick Kelley: Portrayed themselves as Greg's parents, struggling to support their son amidst public criticism and legal battles.
• Pat Kondelis: Narrator and Director of the series, helps to reveal the complexities of the case throughout the miniseries.

Trivia/Interesting Facts

• The series marks director Pat Kondelis' second high-profile sports scandal documentary, following the 2018 miniseries "Disgraced".
• "Outcry" contains five episodes, each lasting approximately an hour.
• The series captures several courtroom scenes, some of which include actual footage from the trial.

Awards

As of yet, the "Outcry" series has not received any awards.

Quotes

• "I always knew I was innocent, I just didn't know how hard it would be to prove it."
• "It’s not justice that our system pursues, but truth... where will you stand when it finds you?"

The musical score of "Outcry" was composed by Hanan Townshend. It effectively evokes emotions in viewers, helping to set the tone and depth for each episode of the series.