Sean Penn is the executive producer of "Witch Hunt," which is a gripping look at the American justice system through the eyes of a small town. A tough on crime district attorney has been in office in Bakersfield, California for more than 25 years now thanks to the votes of the people there. During his time in office, he tried and convicted many working class parents and fathers who were not guilty. They went to prison for a long time before they were found not guilty. Today, he is still in charge. It looks like the US has been going through the same thing for the last eight years in this story. Civil rights are at risk when power isn't checked by anyone.
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Sean Penn is the executive producer of "Witch Hunt," which is a gripping look at the American justice system through the eyes of a small town. A tough on crime district attorney has been in office in Bakersfield, California for more than 25 years now thanks to the votes of the people there. During his time in office, he tried and convicted many working class parents and fathers who were not guilty. They went to prison for a long time before they were found not guilty. Today, he is still in charge. It looks like the US has been going through the same thing for the last eight years in this story. Civil rights are at risk when power isn't checked by anyone.
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