Out in the Night: Trailer
In New York City, a group of African-American lesbians were violently threatened by a man on the street. The women fought back and were later charged with gang assault and attempted murder. Out in the Night examines the sensational case and the women's uphill battle, revealing the role that race, gender identity and sexuality play in our criminal justice system.
Previews + Extras
Out in the Night: The First Telling: The Participants
S28 E1 - 4m 56s
In this clip from Out in the Night, the events on the night of the arrest are told directly by the defendants and also, via trial transcript, in the words of the “victim.”
Out in the Night: Filmmaker Interview
S28 E1 - 18m 47s
Filmmaker blair dorosh-walther discusses the making of her film, Out in the Night
Out in the Night: The Second Telling: The News
S28 E1 - 3m 46s
This clip focuses on the way various media sources reported the events in Greenwich Village in 2006.
Out in the Night: The Third Telling: The Videotape
S28 E1 - 4m 29s
In this clip from Out in the Night, the events on the night of the arrest are told from video surveillance cameras with commentary by lawyers and voice over from trial transcripts.
Out in the Night: Injury According to the Prosecution
S28 E1 - 1m 30s
This clip from Out in the Night, along with "Injury According to the Defense" demonstrate the presentation of “facts” in an adversarial court system, and how each side depicts the same events differently.
Out in the Night: Injury According to the Defense
S28 E1 - 2m 16s
This clip from Out in the Night, along with "Injury According to the Prosecution" demonstrate the presentation of “facts” in an adversarial court system, and how each side depicts the same events differently.
Out in the Night: Self Defense
S28 E1 - 1m 45s
In this clip from Out in the Night, the women raise the issue of who is and isn’t allowed to defend themselves.
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