The Central Park Five (2012)

The Central Park Five is a documentary that tells the story of the wrongful conviction and imprisonment of five Black and Hispanic teenagers for the rape of a woman in Central Park. It explores the coercive police tactics, racial bias, and media sensationalism that led to their unjust incarceration. The film examines the impact of racism, the civil rights lawsuit filed by the victims, and the long-lasting effects of the wrongful arrest on the lives of the Central Park Five.