Time Simply Passes

Nearly half a century ago, a horrific mass murder took place in the quiet town of Arcadia, Florida. The victims were children from a single African-American family who worked as citrus pickers. Their father, James Richardson, was found guilty and given the death penalty. It took over two decades and a series of extraordinary events to finally secure his release. Today, James Richardson returns to Florida, seeking a semblance of justice from the state that once robbed him of his life. This narrative echoes the experiences of many in small towns throughout America.