Innocent Until Proven Guilty (1999)
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.
Director: Kirsten Johnson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 65 min
Release Date: January 1, 1999
Cast
Cinematography: John Foster
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Innocent Until Proven Guilty about?
- 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.
- Who directed Innocent Until Proven Guilty?
- Innocent Until Proven Guilty was directed by Kirsten Johnson.
- Who stars in Innocent Until Proven Guilty?
- Innocent Until Proven Guilty stars James Forman.
- How long is Innocent Until Proven Guilty?
- Innocent Until Proven Guilty has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
- What genre is Innocent Until Proven Guilty?
- Innocent Until Proven Guilty is a Documentary film.