I AM INNOCENT NEW ZEALAND

Cinemavixion Review

This documentary, "I Am Innocent New Zealand," delves into a harrowing miscarriage of justice concerning three teenage girls in 1999. The narrative powerfully recounts their wrongful conviction for aggravated robbery, a crime they were later proven to be nowhere near. The film meticulously details the seven-month ordeal of their imprisonment, the eventual overturning of their conviction in 2001, and the subsequent compensation they received. It highlights the overbearing and deceitful tactics employed by the police during interviews, a critical factor leading to the injustice. The review emphasizes the words of Court of Appeal judge, Justice Gault, who expressed the court's sympathy for the profound injustice these young lives endured. This is a stark and essential watch, compelling audiences to reflect on the fragility of justice and the devastating impact of systemic failures.