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When a Witness Recants 2026

1h 52m · Theatrical (limited) · Oct 30, 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.

Crew & cast

Director Dawn Porter

Release timeline

Theatrical (limited) 2026-10-30

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