The Central Park Five(2012)
The Central Park Five Synopsis
In 1989, five black and Latino teenagers from Harlem were arrested and later convicted of raping a white woman in New York City's Central Park. They spent between 6 and 13 years in prison before a serial rapist confessed that he alone had committed the crime, leading to their convictions being overturned. Set against a backdrop of a decaying city beset by violence and racial tension, this is the story of that horrific crime, the rush to judgment by the police, a media clamoring for sensational stories and an outraged public, and the five lives upended by this miscarriage of justice.
The Central Park Five (2012) is a documentary film directed by Sarah Burns, released on May 24, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 59m. It stars Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, Yusef Salaam and Raymond Santana. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 125 ratings.
- Director:
- Sarah Burns
- Writers:
- David McMahon, Sarah Burns, Ken Burns
- Producers:
- Sarah Burns, Ken Burns, David McMahon
- Composer:
- Doug Wamble
- Production:
- WETA, Florentine Films
- Revenue:
- $273,747
- Status:
- Released
The Central Park Five (2012) Trailer
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The Central Park Five Cast & Crew
Main cast
Antron McCray
as Self (voice)
Kevin Richardson
as Self
Yusef Salaam
as Self
Raymond Santana
as Self
Kharey Wise
as Self
Matias Reyes
as Self (archive footage)
Jim Dwyer
as Self - New York Times
Angela Black
as Self - Kevin's Sister
Ed Koch
as Self
- Craig Steven Wilder
Craig Steven Wilder
as Self - Historian
- LynNell Hancock
LynNell Hancock
as Self - Journalist
- Calvin O. Butts III
Calvin O. Butts III
as Self - Reverend
Key crew
Directed by Sarah Burns, written by David McMahon, Sarah Burns and Ken Burns, produced by Sarah Burns, Ken Burns and David McMahon.
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The Central Park Five Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 125 ratings.
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The Central Park Five – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Central Park Five online?
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The Central Park Five (2012) is available to stream on PBS, PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel and TPT, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Central Park Five?
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The main cast of The Central Park Five (2012) includes Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, Yusef Salaam, Raymond Santana and Kharey Wise. The film was directed by Sarah Burns. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Central Park Five released?
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The Central Park Five was released on May 24, 2012 and runs for 1h 59m.
Is The Central Park Five worth watching?
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The Central Park Five (2012) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 125 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Central Park Five?
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Yes. The official The Central Park Five trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.