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When They See Us

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.

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Cast & Crew See All

Asante Blackk
Kevin Richardson - Teen
Caleel Harris
Antron McCray - Teen
Ethan Herisse
Yusef Salaam - Teen

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Part One

Fri, May 31, 201964 mins

After the brutal rape and assault of a female jogger in Central Park, five African-American teenagers find themselves falsely accused of the crime.

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Awards

  • 2019 - Black Reel - Outstanding Actor, TV Movie/Limited Series - winner
  • 2019 - Black Reel - Outstanding Actress, TV Movie/Limited Series - winner
  • 2019 - Black Reel - Outstanding Actress, TV Movie/Limited Series - nominated
  • 2019 - Black Reel - Outstanding Supporting Actor, TV Movie/Limited Series - nominated

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