Witch Hunt

"Witch Hunt" (2008) is a documentary that chronicles the story of a district attorney in Bakersfield, California, who has been in office for over 25 years, convicting dozens of innocent working-class individuals, many of whom spent decades in prison before being exonerated. The film presents an indictment of the American justice system, highlighting the dangers of unchecked power and the erosion of civil rights. Through this microcosm of a small town's struggles, the film draws a broader national portrait of the US justice system's shortcomings.