When They See Us
Overview
When They See Us is a 2019 crime drama miniseries created by Ava DuVernay for Netflix, based on the true story of the Central Park Five, five teenagers who were falsely accused of a brutal attack in Central Park in 1989. The miniseries is a powerful, infuriating, and heartbreaking exploration of racism, injustice, and the failure of the justice system. It was a massive critical success, winning a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor for Jharrel Jerome.
Cast
Jharrel Jerome
Asante Blackk
Caleel Harris
Ethan Herisse
