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CENTRAL PARK FIVE filmmaker Q&A screening

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A documentary about one of the most highly publicized cases in New York City history comes to town for a one-night-only screening featuring its co-directors. ---

The Central Park Five explores the infamous April 1989 assault that left a woman near death, and five minority youths convicted until another man’s confession ultimately exonerated them. Present-day interviews and news footage from the time of the crime and trials paints a vivid portrait of a city that responded to this crime with fear and panic; it’s equally chilling in capturing interrogation methods that make getting a confession more important than getting the truth. Police and prosecutors refused to participate in the film, but it’s still potent as the personal story of the five convicted scapegoats—-now adults, trying to piece shattered, partially lost lives back together—-told in their own voices.

The Utah Film Center free screening is scheduled for Wednesday, April 3, 7 p.m. at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center (138 W. 300 South). Legendary documentary director Ken Burns co-directed with his daughter Sarah Burns and Sarah's husband, David McMahon. Stay after the film for a live Q&A with Sarah Burns and David McMahon.

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 Scott Renshaw has been a City Weekly staff member since 1999, including assuming the role of primary film critic in 2001 and Arts & Entertainment Editor in 2003. Scott has covered the Sundance Film Festival for 25 years, and provided coverage of local arts including theater, pop-culture conventions, comedy, literature,... more

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