Witch Hunt (2008)

Name: Witch Hunt
Genre: Crime, Documentary
Released: 2008-09-07
Duration: 91 min
Rating: 7
Cast: Sean Penn

Witch Hunt (2008), directed by Dana Nachman, starring Sean Penn.

09/07/2008 BR Crime and Documentary 1h 31m

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Quiz about this movie

Some convictions are criminal

Synopsis

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.

Dana NachmanDirector
Don Hardy Jr.Director

Trivia

It premiered on September 7, 2008, a Sunday.
It runs 1h31 — a typical feature length.
This film's quiz has 9 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.

Production

CountriesUnited States
LanguagesEnglish
StatusReleased

Cast

Sean Penn Himself (Narrator)

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Dana Nachman Director
Don Hardy Jr. Director

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What is Witch Hunt about?

Witch Hunt: 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 cl…

Who directed Witch Hunt?

Witch Hunt was directed by Dana Nachman and Don Hardy Jr. in 2008.

Who stars in Witch Hunt?

The cast of Witch Hunt includes Sean Penn.

How long is Witch Hunt?

Witch Hunt runs for 91 minutes, or 1h31.