When a Witness Recants

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 27, 2026

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

HBO Documentary Films,Trilogy Films

Director

Dawn Porter

Producer

Dawn Porter,Miriam Weintraub,Nancy Abraham,Lisa Heller,Sara Rodriguez,Ta-Nehisi Coates,Kamilah Forbes,Kenyatta Matthews,Jennifer Gonnerman

Cinematography

Bryan Gentry

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt39163238