Innocent Until Proven Guilty
James Forman, a 31-year-old public defender and son of a civil rights leader, provides representation for black youth in Washington, D.C., who can't afford their own attorneys in this riveting documentary that goes inside the criminal justice system. Director Kirsten Johnson's award-winning film also sheds light on the difficulties that ex-offenders face when trying to break the cycle of crime and imprisonment.
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Innocent Until Proven Guilty
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 1999
Runtime
1h 5m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
Innocent Until Proven Guilty
Director
Kirsten Johnson
Description
James Forman, a 31-year-old public defender and son of a civil rights leader, provides representation for black youth in Washington, D.C., who can't afford their own attorneys in this riveting documentary that goes inside the criminal justice system. Director Kirsten Johnson's award-winning film also sheds light on the difficulties that ex-offenders face when trying to break the cycle of crime and imprisonment.
