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- 1. Part One May 31, 2019
- In the spring of 1989, five boys of color are coerced into confessing to the attack of a woman.
- 2. Part Two May 31, 2019
- The boys' families and their lawyers prepare for a bitter legal battle against New York City.
- 3. Part Three May 31, 2019
- The boys struggle with the difficult reality of life behind bars; they return home as men.
A 2019 crime drama based on the true story of the five Black and Latino males who were falsely accused and convicted of raping a white woman in Central Park in 1989. The series follows their lives, families, and legal battles, and features an ensemble cast and critical acclaim.
When They See Us: Created by Ava DuVernay. With Asante Blackk, Caleel Harris, Ethan Herisse, Marquis Rodriguez. Five teens from Harlem become trapped in a nightmare when they're falsely accused of a brutal attack in Central Park. Based on the true story.
- (140K)
- 2019-05-31
- Biography, Crime, Drama
- 75
Jun 13, 2019 · How have the key figures from the Central Park Five case changed since their wrongful conviction and exoneration in 1990? Find out the latest news and developments on the victim, the prosecutors, the detectives, and the activists.
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Sep 20, 2019 · When They See Us examines the role that the suspects' races played in their incrimination (all five were black or Latino), and the effect that the wrongful...
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The true story behind When They See Us explained in detail. On the evening of April 19, 1989, a 28-year-old woman named Patricia 'Trisha' Meili was attacked while jogging in New York City's ...
Five teens from Harlem become trapped in a nightmare when they're falsely accused of a brutal attack in Central Park. Based on the true story. Watch trailers & learn more.
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Based on a true story that gripped the country, When They See Us will chronicle the notorious case of five teenagers of color, labeled the Central Park Five,...
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