Coroner to the Stars

Coroner to the Stars

Directed by Ben Hethcoat & Keita Ideno
Produced by Billy Ray Brewton, John Henry Hinkel & Jaret Belliveau

Overview

Genre
Docu-Drama, Society, History, Culture, and Biography
Synopsis

Coroner to the Stars chronicles the extraordinary journey of Dr. Thomas Noguchi, the former Los Angeles County Chief Medical Examiner-Coroner whose groundbreaking autopsies forever shaped American culture. From Marilyn Monroe and Robert Kennedy to Sharon Tate and Natalie Wood, Noguchi's outspoken expertise pushed forensic science into the spotlight-even as Hollywood elites and political adversaries sought to silence him. A Japanese immigrant who unwittingly rose to fame in a city driven by stardom, Noguchi's fearless pursuit of truth often placed him in the cross hairs of controversy.

Stage
finished
Running time
83 minutes

Credits

  • Billy Ray Brewton ... Producer
  • Ben Hethcoat ... Director, Writer, Producer, Additional Editing
  • Keita Ideno ... Director, Editor
  • John Henry Hinkel ... Producer, writer
  • Jaret Belliveau ... Co-Producer
  • P. David Ebersole ... Executive Producer
  • Todd Hughes ... Executive Producer
  • Mikey McNamara ... Executive Producer
  • Chiaki Yanagimoto ... Executive Producer
  • Mondo Boys ... Composer, Original Score
  • Michelle Lawler ... Director of Photography
  • Erica Chan ... Director of Photography
  • Melissa Saucedo-Gonzalez ... Archival Producer

Production Details

Prod. Co.
Make Believe, Liaison Pictures
Country
United States
Years of Production
2014-2024
Locations
Los Angeles
Prod. Partners
The Ebersole Hughes Company, Strangely Compelling Multimedia

Distribution Details

Release year
2025
Festivals
Slamdance Film Festival 2025
Awards
Audience Award, Best Documentary Feature, Slamdance 2025
Language
English
Subtitles
Yes

Photos

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