All Films

Coroner to the Stars

Directed by Ben Hethcoat, Keita Ideno
United States
2025
83 mins

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 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 crosshairs of controversy.

Best described as “CSI meets TMZ,” Coroner to the Stars is a behind-the-curtains look at someone who shaped the way we – and history – view the deaths of some of our most beloved fallen icons.

Featured in our Specially Curated Collection — complimentary tickets available for members.

Tickets

Saturday April 1112:15pm

Koubek Center

Sunday April 191pm

O Cinema

Sponsored By
  • Year
    2025
  • Country
    United States
  • Language
    English
  • Premiere Status
    Other
  • Director
    Ben Hethcoat, Keita Ideno
  • Producer
    Tommy Andres, Billy Ray Brewton, Ben Hethcoat, John Henry Hinkel
  • Writer
    Ben Hethcoat, John Henry Hinkel, Keita Ideno
  • Cinematographer
    Erica Chan, Michelle Lawler
  • Editor
    Keita Ideno, Ben Hethcoat
  • Genre
    Documentary
  • Award
    Special Presentation

Join the festival insider

Stay up to date with upcoming releases, exclusive events and festival news