Rubin Carter was a professional boxer who gained fame in the 1960s. He was known for his powerful punches and was considered a rising star in the sport. However, his life took a dramatic turn when he was wrongfully convicted of murder in 1966 for a triple homicide in Paterson, New Jersey. Despite maintaining his innocence, he spent nearly 20 years in prison. Carter's case drew significant attention, particularly from civil rights activists and celebrities like Bob Dylan, who wrote a song about him. In 1985, after a long legal battle, his conviction was overturned due to prosecutorial misconduct, highlighting issues of racism and injustice in the legal system.