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Film · 2026 · 1h 52m

When a Witness Recants

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Synopsis

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.

Details

Director
Dawn Porter
Release
October 30, 2026
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Network
HBO Documentary Films
Runtime
1h 52m

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