Innocent Until Proven Guilty
Synopsis
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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- Director
- Kirsten Johnson
- Original Title
- Innocent Until Proven Guilty
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kirsten Johnson
John Foster
St. Clair Bourne, Katy Chevigny, Julia Pimsleur
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Kirsten Johnson
Director
Katy Chevigny
Producer
Julia Pimsleur
Producer
John Foster
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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?
The principal cast of Innocent Until Proven Guilty includes James Forman.
When was Innocent Until Proven Guilty released and how long is it?
Innocent Until Proven Guilty was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.