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When a Witness Recants

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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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Released
Original language
English
Languages
English
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Quality
4K UHD · HDR10 · Dolby Vision
Production
HBO Documentary FilmsTrilogy Films

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Director

Dawn Porter

Jessica Congdon

Editor

Bryan Gentry

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