Overview
When a Witness Recants
Directed by Dawn Porter
20261h 52m
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.
GENREDocumentary, Animation
Pre-release· opens Friday, Oct 30
Overview
A film from Dawn Porter.
It opens in theaters Friday, October 30. Early scores: 3.77 on Letterboxd.
GenreDocumentary, Animation
Runtime1h 52m
ReleaseIn theaters · Oct 30, 2026
Where to Watch
United StatesIn theaters Friday, October 30
Opening in theaters in the United States.
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Letterboxd · As of Oct 23
3.77
| Point | Value |
|---|---|
| Oct 20 | 3.77 |
| Oct 21 | 3.77 |
| Oct 22 | 3.77 |
| Oct 23 | 3.77 |
No change across 4 readings
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CriticsLetterboxd, Rotten Tomatoes and MetacriticLetterboxd 3.77
Box officeOpening weekend and domestic grossFrom its opening weekend
AwardsOscar, Golden Globe and guild nominationsIn awards season
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Production companies
HBO Documentary Films
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