Innocent Until Proven Guilty

1h 5m
Documentary
9

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.

Cast

James Forman
Unknown

Crew

Kirsten Johnson
Director
John Foster
Director of Photography
St. Clair Bourne
Executive Producer
Julia Pimsleur
Producer
Katy Chevigny
Producer

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