Fantastic Lies

Fantastic Lies

In 2006, there was judgement before justice.

2016103 min7.3 / 10

A rigorous documentary examination of the 2006 Duke lacrosse case that exposes how institutional power, media frenzy, and systemic injustice converged to destroy reputations before truth emerged.

One night in Durham, North Carolina, a rape accusation set fire to the reputations of three college athletes and their elite university. As the Duke lacrosse players grappled with their transition from model student to the criminally accused, several wars were launched on different fronts.

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