When a Witness Recants
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Released January 27, 2026
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Overview
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
1h 52m
Origin Country
United States
Original Language
English
Original Title
When a Witness Recants
Status
Post Production
Production Countries
- United States of America
Spoken Languages
- English
Production Companies

HBO Documentary Films
United States

Trilogy Films
United States
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