When a Witness Recants
| When A Witness Recants | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Dawn Porter |
| Produced by | Dawn Porter Miriam Weintraub Jennifer Oko |
| Cinematography | Bryan Gentry |
| Edited by | Jessica Congdon |
| Music by | Osei Essed |
Production company | Trilogy Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 112 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
When a Witness Recants is an American documentary film directed and produced by Dawn Porter.[1] The film is scheduled to have its world premiere in the Premieres section of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival on January 27, 2026.[1][2]
Premise
Author Ta-Nehisi Coates revisits a 1983 Baltimore school murder case that led to three teenagers' wrongful convictions, examining the effects on the accused, witnesses, and their community.[2]
Release
The film is scheduled to premiere at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival on January 27, 2026.[1] It was acquired by HBO Films.
Production
The film was produced by Trilogy Films.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "When A Witness Recants". Sundance Film Festival. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
- ^ a b "2026 Sundance Film Festival Unveils 97 Projects Selected for the Feature Film and Episodic Program". Sundance Institute. December 10, 2025. Retrieved December 28, 2025.