CNN documentary airing tonight focuses on Michael Morton case

Central Texan Michael Morton, who was accused, convicted and later exonerated of murdering his wife, Christine, is the focus of a documentary premiering tonight at 8 on CNN.

“An Unreal Dream: The Michael Morton Story” tells the tale of Morton, who was freed earlier this year thanks to DNA evidence. He’d spent nearly 25 years behind bars.

The documentary comes from Academy-Award-nominated filmmaker Al Reinert, the man behind “Apollo 13” and “For All Mankind.” It features interviews with Morton and his son, Eric, as well as inmates, attorneys and others with knowledge of the case.

The network has created a Twitter hashtag – #AnUnrealDream – for viewers interested in using social media to discuss the documentary, and has also created a website with more details on Morton’s long journey to freedom: cnn.com/anunrealdream .

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