When a Witness Recants
en
PG-13
January 2026
Documentary
Animation
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.
Runtime:
1 hour 52 minutes
Status:
Released
Original Language:
en
Budget:
N/A
Revenue:
N/A
Director:
Dawn Porter