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.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
112 mins
Status
Finished
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Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
112 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Jan 27, 2026
Season
2026
Ratings
0
Popularity
0
Favorites
0
Reviews
0
Producers
HBO Documentary Films, Trilogy Films
Genres
Documentary, Animation
Country
United States

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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.

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Japanese

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