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When They See Us
S1.E1
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  • Episode aired May 31, 2019
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  • 1h 4m
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Caleel Harris in When They See Us (2019)
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After the brutal rape and assault of a female jogger in Central Park, five African-American teenagers find themselves falsely accused of the crime.After the brutal rape and assault of a female jogger in Central Park, five African-American teenagers find themselves falsely accused of the crime.After the brutal rape and assault of a female jogger in Central Park, five African-American teenagers find themselves falsely accused of the crime.

  • Director
    • Ava DuVernay
  • Writers
    • Julian Breece
    • Ava DuVernay
    • Robin Swicord
  • Stars
    • Asante Blackk
    • Caleel Harris
    • Ethan Herisse
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.9/10
    6.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ava DuVernay
    • Writers
      • Julian Breece
      • Ava DuVernay
      • Robin Swicord
    • Stars
      • Asante Blackk
      • Caleel Harris
      • Ethan Herisse
    • 27User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Asante Blackk
    Asante Blackk
    • Kevin Richardson (Teen)
    Caleel Harris
    Caleel Harris
    • Antron McCray (Teen)
    Ethan Herisse
    Ethan Herisse
    • Yusef Salaam (Teen)
    Jharrel Jerome
    Jharrel Jerome
    • Korey Wise
    Marquis Rodriguez
    Marquis Rodriguez
    • Raymond Santana Jr (Teen)
    Marsha Stephanie Blake
    Marsha Stephanie Blake
    • Linda McCray
    Kylie Bunbury
    Kylie Bunbury
    • Angie Richardson
    Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
    Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
    • Sharonne Salaam
    • (as Aunjanue Ellis)
    Vera Farmiga
    Vera Farmiga
    • Elizabeth Lederer
    Felicity Huffman
    Felicity Huffman
    • Linda Fairstein
    John Leguizamo
    John Leguizamo
    • Raymond Santana Sr.
    Niecy Nash
    Niecy Nash
    • Deloris Wise
    Michael Kenneth Williams
    Michael Kenneth Williams
    • Bobby McCray
    Len Cariou
    Len Cariou
    • DA Robert Morgenthau
    Famke Janssen
    Famke Janssen
    • Nancy Ryan
    William Sadler
    William Sadler
    • Detective Michael Sheehan
    Suzzanne Douglas
    Suzzanne Douglas
    • Grace Cuffee
    Storm Reid
    Storm Reid
    • Lisa
    • Director
      • Ava DuVernay
    • Writers
      • Julian Breece
      • Ava DuVernay
      • Robin Swicord
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    10aarongnr

    If I was on drugs I'd probably jump into the screen to punch these cops into their faces...

    God they do a good job at getting me angry in this episode.

    Loved this first episode, a must watch!
    10donaldhadfield-99396

    So Many Emotions

    This is one of the most infuriating, tear jerking, maddening, sickening pieces of art I've ever seen. It's an important story that everyone needs to see with BRILLIANT performances, but it is a VERY TOUGH watch. Do not let this deter you.
    10ameliek81

    22:22

    I had to hit pause, it was exactly 22mins and 22secs in. I want to throw up. I want to hug those boys, I want to run into the room and protect them. I want to yell at the cops. I feel so helpless watching this, I feel anger. These young boys were terrorized, it's hard to watch.

    The emotions I'm feeling is a testament to how well this episode is directed and executed. The actors, the boys.. those boys, the parents... the cops, the lawyer. My heart aches. I feel nauseous
    9perverz

    It takes your breath away

    I've Never written a Review on imdb but this pilot just took my breath. It crushed me in pieces. You see the plot unfold and realize 30 years later there is no significant change. People still beeing pressured to tell lies. Criminal Justice is non existent. Seeing the cops talking, hitting and pressuring the boys in to telling lies makes me so damn angry and sad at the same Time.

    The actors doing a great Job, the screenplay is awesome, the whole unfairness of the situation/setting gives you goosebumps and leaves you speechless. The Pilot caught me off guard and gave me shiveres.
    10lindseyannex

    Brilliant

    Those kids need to be nominated, brilliant acting and brilliant pilot

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    • Connections
      Featured in Late Night with Seth Meyers: John Leguizamo/Hakeem Jeffries/Jonas Brothers/Raghav Mehrotra (2019)
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      Falling Leaves
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      Written by Clare Maguire

      Performed by Clare Maguire

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    • Release date
      • May 31, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • ARRAY Filmworks
      • Harpo Films
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 4m(64 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2:1

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