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When a Witness Recants

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In 1983, author Ta-Nehisi Coates learned that a 14-year-old boy was murdered in his Baltimore middle school. Upon revisiting the case, he uncovers the truth: Three innocent teenagers were wrongfully convicted and spent 36 years in prison —…

DirectorDawn Porter
ProducersDawn Porter·Miriam Weintraub

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When a Witness Recants — streaming FAQ

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When a Witness Recants isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

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No, When a Witness Recants is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

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When a Witness Recants hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around March 17, 2026. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.