Review of The Central Park Five (2012) by Marrick A — 09 May 2013
Essential documentary about five teenagers of colour who were wrongly convicted for the brutal rape of a white, upper class jogger in Central Park in 1989. This was one of the biggest crime stories in the media ever.
I was about the same age as the boys convicted in 1989 and I remember it well. This movie, possibly more than any other, shows how powerfully media can affect our consciousness and perceptions and what an insidious role it can play in our lives.
An absolutely heart-wrenching and infuriating story of injustice. A must see.
This review of The Central Park Five (2012) was written by Marrick A on 09 May 2013.
The Central Park Five has generally received very positive reviews.
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