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When They See Us

When They See Us

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When They See Us

"What if all boys were created equal?"

2019

1 Seasons

4 Episodes

8.2(1065 votes)

Ended

Drama

Overview

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

Where to Watch

Stream

Netflix

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Production Companies

Participant

Tribeca Productions

ARRAY Filmworks

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

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

Niecy Nash

Deloris Wise

Creative team

Created by: Ava DuVernay
Showrunner: Jeff Skoll
Jane Rosenthal

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