The Central Park Five
Synopsis
In 1989, five black and Latino teenagers from Harlem were arrested and later convicted of raping a white woman in New York City's Central Park. They spent between 6 and 13 years in prison before a serial rapist confessed that he alone had committed the crime, leading to their convictions being overturned. Set against a backdrop of a decaying city beset by violence and racial tension, this is the story of that horrific crime, the rush to judgment by the police, a media clamoring for sensational stories and an outraged public, and the five lives upended by this miscarriage of justice.
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THE CENTRAL PARK FIVE - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-23
Top Cast
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Antron McCray
Self (voice)
Kevin Richardson
Self
Yusef Salaam
Self
Raymond Santana
Self
Kharey Wise
Self
Matias Reyes
Self (archive footage)
Jim Dwyer
Self - New York Times
Angela Black
Self - Kevin's Sister
Ed Koch
Self
Craig Steven Wilder
Self - Historian
LynNell Hancock
Self - Journalist
Calvin O. Butts III
Self - Reverend
Raymond Santana Sr.
Self - Raymond's Father
Michael Warren
Self - Lawyer
Natalie Byfield
Self - Daily News
Saul Kassin
Self - Social Psychologist
Michael Joseph
Self - Defense Lawyer
David Dinkins
Self - Former Mayor, New York
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 23, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$274K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sarah Burns, Ken Burns, David McMahon
- Screenplay & Story
- David McMahon, Sarah Burns, Ken Burns
- Original Score
- Doug Wamble
- Original Title
- The Central Park Five
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Worldwide Gross
- $274K
- Production Studios
- WETA, Florentine Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sarah Burns, Ken Burns, David McMahon
David McMahon, Sarah Burns, Ken Burns
Doug Wamble
Sarah Burns, Ken Burns, David McMahon
Department Leadership Roster
Sarah Burns
Director
Ken Burns
Director
David McMahon
Writer
David McMahon
Director
Doug Wamble
Original Music Composer
Sarah Burns
Writer
Ken Burns
Writer
Sarah Burns
Producer
Ken Burns
Producer
David McMahon
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Central Park Five
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What is The Central Park Five about?
In 1989, five black and Latino teenagers from Harlem were arrested and later convicted of raping a white woman in New York City's Central Park. They spent between 6 and 13 years in prison before a serial rapist confessed that he alone had committed the crime, leading to their convictions being overturned. Set against a backdrop of a decaying city beset by violence and racial tension, this is the story of that horrific crime, the rush to judgment by the police, a media clamoring for sensational stories and an outraged public, and the five lives upended by this miscarriage of justice.
Who directed The Central Park Five?
The Central Park Five was directed by Sarah Burns, Ken Burns, David McMahon.
Who stars in The Central Park Five?
The principal cast of The Central Park Five includes Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, Yusef Salaam, Raymond Santana, Kharey Wise.
When was The Central Park Five released and how long is it?
The Central Park Five was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
How much did The Central Park Five make at the box office?
The Central Park Five grossed $274K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Central Park Five?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Central Park Five was composed by Doug Wamble.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Central Park Five?
The Central Park Five holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).