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The Central Park Five

7.020121h 59mNRMovieDocumentary

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

PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel TPT

TPT

Kanopy

Hoopla

Availability shown for United States · 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, PBS Documentaries and TPT in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Central Park Five on Netflix?

No, The Central Park Five is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on PBS and PBS Documentaries.

Is The Central Park Five on Amazon Prime Video?

The Central Park Five isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Central Park Five for free?

The Central Park Five is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.