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When a Witness Recants

In 1983, author Ta-Nehisi Coates learned that a 14-year-old boy was murdered in his Baltimore middle school. Upon revisiting the case, he uncovers the truth: Three innocent teenagers were wrongfully convicted and spent 36 years in prison — creating a lasting impact on the accused, the witnesses, and their community.

Overview

Release Date
Jan 27, 2026
Original Title
When a Witness Recants
Runtime
112 minutes
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Language
en
Production Companies
Production Countries
United States of America