Untold: The Shooting at Hawthorne Hill

Untold: The Shooting at Hawthorne Hill (2026)



6.2 2026 73 min United States of America

Director: Grace McNally

Cast: Lauren Kanarek, Michael Barisone, Jonathan Kanarek, Rob Goodwin, Lara Osborne

Documentary
A former Olympic dressage champion opens his serene New Jersey farm to a new pupil, but what begins as a graceful partnership spirals into chaos. Tensions escalate into frantic 911 calls, mysterious online posts, and claims of surveillance. The bitter clash erupts in a violent, jaw-dropping climax, followed by a sensational trial that sent shockwaves through the elite, polished realm of competitive dressage.

More About This Film

Untold: The Shooting at Hawthorne Hill is a true-crime sports documentary about a violent dispute involving an equestrian trainer and his student. What begins in the world of competitive horse riding develops into a disturbing criminal case that draws investigators, lawyers and the people closest to those involved into the spotlight.

The documentary is part of Netflix's Untold franchise and uses testimony, archival material and the structure of a criminal investigation to reconstruct the case. Its sports setting distinguishes it from many conventional true-crime stories while keeping the focus on the people and events behind the headlines.

  • The film is part of the Netflix Untold documentary series.
  • It was released globally on Netflix in 2026.
  • The documentary combines sports and true-crime storytelling.
  • The subject centers on a shooting connected to a dispute within the equestrian community.
  • Netflix lists the program as a feature documentary with courtroom and sports elements.

Where to Watch

Netflix is the principal streaming destination for the documentary, with regional availability subject to licensing.