Innocent Until Proven Guilty

1999 1h 5m EN

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9.0

MASTERPIECE

★9.0TMDB · 1

Documentary

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

James Forman

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Kirsten Johnson
Languages: English

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RUNTIME

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Tight 65-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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27 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 6

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 6

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Kirsten Johnson, shot by John Foster. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 6

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0203586 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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6 / 6

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Kirsten Johnson directs. John Foster behind the camera. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Dialogue in English.

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1Tight 65-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
227 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Kirsten Johnson, shot by John Foster. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5IMDB entry: tt0203586 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.