When a Witness Recants(2026)
When a Witness Recants 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 documentary and animation film directed by Dawn Porter, released on January 27, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 52m.
- Director:
- Dawn Porter
- Producers:
- Dawn Porter, Miriam Weintraub
- Cinematographer:
- Bryan Gentry
- Production:
- HBO Documentary Films, Trilogy Films
- Status:
- Released
When a Witness Recants (2026) Trailer
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When a Witness Recants was released on January 27, 2026 and runs for 1h 52m.
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