Conviction (2010)

After her brother Kenny is arrested and given a life sentence for murder in 1983, Betty Anne Waters, a devoted wife and mother in Massachusetts, makes it her life's mission to challenge his conviction. Firm in her belief of Kenny's innocence, Betty Anne embarks on a remarkable 18-year journey, pushing herself through high school, college, and eventually law school. Alongside her loyal friend Abra Rice, Betty Anne meticulously sifts through questionable evidence presented by local officer Nancy Taylor, painstakingly retracing the events that led to Kenny's incarceration. Driven by unwavering faith in her brother and a relentless pursuit of the truth, Betty Anne and her team delve deep into the case, harnessing the power of DNA evidence in a bid to clear Kenny's name.