When a Witness Recants (2026)

Documentary Animation

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.

Duration

112 min

Rating

⭐ 0.0 / 10

Status

Released

Release Date

Jan 27, 2026

Languages

English

Production

HBO Documentary Films, Trilogy Films