The Central Park Five
Originally released in 2012. The Central Park Five is a documentary film. directed by Sarah Burns.
Starring Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, and Yusef Salaam
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 24, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (120 votes)
Box Office
$273.7K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Antron McCray
as Self (voice)
Kevin Richardson
as Self
Yusef Salaam
as Self
Raymond Santana
as Self
Kharey Wise
as Self
Matias Reyes
as Self (archive footage)
Jim Dwyer
as Self - New York Times
Angela Black
as Self - Kevin's Sister
Ed Koch
as Self - Former Mayor, New York
Craig Steven Wilder
as Self - Historian
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $273,747
Production Companies
- WETA
- Florentine Films
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Who directed The Central Park Five?
The Central Park Five was directed by Sarah Burns.
How long is The Central Park Five?
The Central Park Five has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was The Central Park Five released?
The Central Park Five was released on May 24, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Central Park Five?
The main cast of The Central Park Five includes Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, Yusef Salaam, Raymond Santana, Kharey Wise.
Is The Central Park Five worth watching?
The Central Park Five has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 120 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.