When a Witness Recants
2026
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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.
When a Witness Recants (2026) is a 1h 52min documentary feature film by Dawn Porter. In 1983, author Ta-Nehisi Coates learned that a 14-year-old boy was murdered in his Baltimore middle school.
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Festival History
- Sundance Film Festival 2026 generic
