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EPISODE · Jul 9, 2026 · 18 MIN

Inside Film 'BABY DOE: A Conversation with Director Jessica Earnshaw

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The film BABY DOE examines the case of Gail Ritchey, a woman from a conservative Christian community in rural Ohio who, thirty years ago, gave birth to a baby she believed to be stillborn and subsequently left the newborn in the woods. Thirty years later, her quiet suburban life was upended when DNA evidence linked her to the infamous cold case known as "Geauga's Child," leading to her arrest for murder. Baby Doe opens July 10 at DCTV Firehouse Cinema in New York City for a week-long run, with Los Angeles screenings to follow on July 14 and 15. The film will screen in San Francisco at The Roxy on July 19 with additional locations planned, including Seattle, Houston and other cities. Our guest is award-winning filmmaker/director Jessica Earnshaw. Emmy-winning actress Sarah Paulson serves as executive producer of this film. Trailer:  https://youtu.be/FsZbScvIYcE?si=H25DRnaNTSMZWQFI www.babydoefilm.com #babydoedocumentary #GeaugasChild #GailRitcheycase #babydoecase #jessicaearnshaw #investigativefilm #truecrimefilm Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Our guest today is award winning filmmaker Jessica Earnshaw. She joins us to discuss her new film ‘BABY DOE,’ a gripping and deeply emotional look at the real-life case of Gail Ritchey, a case that captured national attention's attention 30 years ago. This new film opens July 10th. Baby Doe opens July 10 at DCTV Firehouse Cinema in New York City for a week-long run, with Los Angeles screenings to follow on July 14 and 15. The film will screen in San Francisco at The Roxy on July 19 with additional locations planned, including Seattle, Houston and other cities. See www.babydoefilm.com

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