Witch Hunt
2008, Film, 91 min, Crime, Documentary, English, United States, MoviePedia score 67
Some convictions are criminal
Executive Producer Sean Penn presents "Witch Hunt," a gripping indictment of the American justice system told through the lens of one small town. Voters in Bakersfield, California elected a tough on crime district attorney into office for more than 25 years. During his tenure he convicted dozens of innocent working class moms and dads. They went to prison, some for decades, before being exonerated. He remains in office today. This story on a micro level mirrors what the US has experienced over the last eight years. When power is allowed to exist without oversight civil rights are in jeopardy.
Directed by Don Hardy, Dana Nachman
Cast
- Jack Cummings as Self - Accused of Child Molestation
- Jackie Cummings as Self - Accused of Child Molestation
- Allen Grafton as Self - Accuser
- Brenda Kniffen as Self - Accused of Child Molestation
- Scott Kniffen as Self - Accused of Child Molestation
- Carla Modahl as Self - Daughter of Jeffrey Modahl
- Jeffrey Modahl as Self - Accused of Child Molestation
- Victor Monge as Self - Accuser
- Sean Penn as Self - Narrator
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