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When They See Us

"What if all boys were created equal?"

2019-05-31 Drama TV-MA

Five teens from Harlem become trapped in a nightmare when they're falsely accused of a brutal attack in Central Park.

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Five teens from Harlem become trapped in a nightmare when they're falsely accused of a brutal attack in Central Park.

  • First Aired
    2019-05-31
  • Last Aired
    2019-05-31
  • Creator
    Ava DuVernay
  • Genre
    Drama
  • Seasons
    1
  • Episodes
    4
  • Status
    Ended
  • Language
    English
  • Network
    Netflix
Keywords:
new york city rape based on true story miniseries racism central park miscarriage of justice 1980s race relations african american

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  • Season 1
Part One

1. Part One

In the spring of 1989, five boys of color are arrested, interrogated and coerced into confessing to th...More
In the spring of 1989, five boys of color are arrested, interrogated and coerced into confessing to the vicious attack of a woman in Central Park.Less
65mins 2019-05-31
Part Two

2. Part Two

As the jogger case stirs tensions nationwide, the families of the boys and their lawyers prepare for a...More
As the jogger case stirs tensions nationwide, the families of the boys and their lawyers prepare for a bitter legal fight against the city of New York.Less
72mins 2019-05-31
Part Three

3. Part Three

The boys struggle with the difficult reality of life behind bars. Years later, Raymond, Antron, Yusef ...More
The boys struggle with the difficult reality of life behind bars. Years later, Raymond, Antron, Yusef and Kevin return home as men to a changed world.Less
74mins 2019-05-31
Part Four

4. Part Four

At age 16, Korey begins a brutal journey through the adult prison system. A shocking turn of events re...More
At age 16, Korey begins a brutal journey through the adult prison system. A shocking turn of events reveals the truth of the crime, long ignored.Less
89mins 2019-05-31

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Cast

Asante Blackk

Asante Blackk
Young Kevin Richardson
Jharrel Jerome

Jharrel Jerome
Korey Wise
Ethan Herisse

Ethan Herisse
Young Yusef Salaam
Marquis Rodriguez

Marquis Rodriguez
Young Raymond Santana Jr.
Caleel Harris

Caleel Harris
Young Antron McCray
Marsha Stephanie Blake

Marsha Stephanie Blake
Linda McCray
Michael Kenneth Williams

Michael Kenneth Williams
Bobby McCray
John Leguizamo

John Leguizamo
Raymond Santana Sr.
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
Sharonne Salaam
Niecy Nash-Betts

Niecy Nash-Betts
Deloris Wise
Kylie Bunbury

Kylie Bunbury
Angie Richardson

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Reviews for When They See Us
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A Review by narrator56 9

Written by narrator56 on 2020-08-05

I was reluctant to watch this miniseries, because I had read a lot about it and I thought, gee, I know how it turns out, so why watch a grim... read more

I was reluctant to watch this miniseries, because I had read a lot about it and I thought, gee, I know how it turns out, so why watch a grim, depressing reconstruction of it? But I realized eventually that I had to give it a chance. So many people loved it so much, and most of the very few who didn’t hated it so much, I figured it must be good and accurate for that kind of response. And so it was. The acting, to me, seemed superb. (I don’t pretend to be an expert film reviewer; I only know what I like and what seems like quality.) There were some gruesome scenes, as the plot demands, but not as many as I anticipated, and they were balanced by small acts of grace for the five boys. They did something odd with the plotting, not just telling the story in chronological order, or for each suspect separately, but a combination or those methods. Telling some of the story for the group and branching out to divide the story later on. It is hard to explain, but effective. I am not going to get lost in the politics of racism and unequal justice that underpins this story. There are good people and not so good people depicted here. Some of the good ones make mistakes, and a few of the less good ones redeem themselves a little. Others don’t. Mostly the movie says to me that it is easier to hope when you have love, and easier to love when you have hope.

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A Review by Peter McGinn

I was reluctant to watch this miniseries, because I had read a lot about it and I thought, gee, I know how it turns out, so why watch a grim, depressing reconstruction of it? But I realized eventually that I had to give it a chance. So many...

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A Review by narrator56 9

Written by narrator56 on 2020-08-05

I was reluctant to watch this miniseries, because I had read a lot about it and I thought, gee, I know how it turns out, so why watch a grim, depressing reconstruction of it? But I realized eventually...

read more