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The Central Park Five

7.020121h 59mMovieDocumentary

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…

DirectorsSarah Burns·Ken Burns

WritersDavid McMahon·Sarah Burns

ProducersSarah Burns·Ken Burns

Where to watch

PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel Hoopla

Hoopla

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Sarah Burns

Self (archive footage)

Jim Dwyer

Self - New York Times

Angela Black

Self - Kevin's Sister

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The Central Park Five — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Central Park Five?

The Central Park Five is streaming on PBS Documentaries and Hoopla in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and YouTube. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Central Park Five on Netflix?

No, The Central Park Five is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. It's currently on PBS Documentaries and Hoopla.

Is The Central Park Five on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Central Park Five isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on PBS Documentaries and Hoopla instead.

Where can I watch The Central Park Five for free?

The Central Park Five is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in Canada.