The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez

The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez

2020 Age 17+

A boy’s brutal murder and the public trials of his guardians and social workers prompt questions about the system’s protection of vulnerable children.

Actors

Genres

Crime, Documentary, Drama

Streaming On

 

Youtube Trailer

Countries (outside of the US)

Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Spain, France, Great Britain, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, The Netherlands, Poland, Singapore, Turkey, South Africa

Available Languages (Netflix)

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Available Subtitles (Netflix)

English Spanish, French, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese,

Seasons

Season 1

A boy’s brutal murder and the public trials of his guardians and social workers prompt questions about the system’s protection of vulnerable children.

Episodes

A Shock to the System - 2020

Dark details of Gabriel's story come to light as a shadowy source from inside the DCFS suggests that his case wasn't handled properly.
- Feb. 26, 2020, 5 a.m.

Evil in This Courtroom - 2020

With hundreds of witnesses and thousands of documents, the trial of Isauro Aguirre begins — with Deputy DA Jonathan Hatami seeking the death penalty.
- Feb. 26, 2020, 5 a.m.

Failure at All Levels - 2020

Focus shifts to Gabriel's mother, Pearl, and the role she may have played in his death. Gabriel's teacher recounts a series of calls to child services.
- Feb. 26, 2020, 5 a.m.

Death Has Got Him by the Hand - 2020

At Isauro's trial, a former security guard details his attempts to help Gabriel that hit a dead end with social services and the sheriff's department.
- Feb. 26, 2020, 5 a.m.

Improper Regard or Indifference - 2020

The social workers fight to clear their names in court. Later, with the cameras turned off, Gabriel's siblings take the stand and give graphic testimony.
- Feb. 26, 2020, 5 a.m.

Gabriel's Voice - 2020

As LA County assesses the cracks of a broken system, the jury reaches a verdict in Isauro's case, and Pearl Fernandez has her day in court.
- Feb. 26, 2020, 5 a.m.