When They See Us

Series • 2019 - 2019

8.8

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The Guardian

A dense, fast-moving series that examines not just the effects of systemic racism but the effects of all sorts of disenfranchisement.

theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2019/may/31/when-they-see-us-review-netflix-ava-duvernay-central-park-five

NPR

This was the toughest TV show for me to watch in a long while.

npr.org/2019/06/01/728237648/horrors-and-humanity-in-ava-duvernays-gripping-when-they-see-us

GoldDerby

The docudrama tells the true story of the teenagers known as the Central Park Five, who were wrongly convicted of the 1989 rape of a New York City jogger and weren’t exonerated until 2002. It’s one of the most critically acclaimed programs of the season.

goldderby.com/article/2019/when-they-see-us-reviews-netflix-critics-news/

The New York Times

But what makes it so devastating is its relentless portrayal of a criminal justice system that locks up, scapegoats and brutalizes black and brown American children with ease and enthusiasm.

nytimes.com/2019/05/30/arts/television/when-they-see-us-netflix.html

Consequence of Sound

Ava DuVernay’s series is a harrowing account of an unforgivable failure of justice and morality, and its artistry and consideration are evident at all turns.

consequence.net/2019/05/tv-review-when-they-see-us/

Rotten Tomatoes

Ava DuVernay pulls no punches in When They See Us, laying out the harrowing events endured by the Central Park Five while adding a necessary layer of humanity to their story.

rottentomatoes.com/tv/when_they_see_us/s01

IMDb

Incredible story, incredible storytelling, incredible people, incredible performances...

imdb.com/title/tt7137906/reviews

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