I had wanted to see this movie for years after learning about it, but it was impossible to see for the longest time. But it eventually got a release on DVD, and I managed to get my hands on a copy. To be honest, I was expecting something really exploitive and schlocky, seeing that the movie was directed and co-written by the notorious Z grade filmmaker Larry Buchanan. But I was somewhat surprised. The movie is not great, but it's nowhere as terrible as you might think. Buchanan not only goes for a non-exploitive route, but seems to have really done his homework - the various witnesses and evidence put forth do often have a feeling of authenticity. It's often interesting to see what the prosecution and defence might well have done to prove their case. Don't get me wrong, I did say the movie is not great - it's often dry and slow (though most real life court cases are), there is awkward editing, the acting is sometimes clunky, and the production values are pretty laughable. But compared to some of Buchanan's other movies, it's a masterpiece.
Review of The Trial of Lee Harvey Oswald
