Crown Heights (2017) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2017 · 94 min · English

Echo score 60

#19,165 10

Directed by

Matt Ruskin

Starring

Brian Tyree Henry, Bill Camp, Josh Pais, Zach Grenier, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Lakeith Stanfield

In 1980s Brooklyn, a tragic incident involving gun violence leads to the wrongful conviction of Colin Warner, an 18-year-old man from Crown Heights. A young witness's pressured testimony implicates him in the murder, resulting in a life sentence. While Colin maintains his innocence, his friend KC King becomes a dedicated advocate, tirelessly fighting to uncover the truth and secure his freedom. The film explores their enduring friendship and the relentless pursuit of justice in the face of adversity.