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When They See Us

TV·2019–2019·Netflix·Drama, Crime·1h 14m·7.8·Created by Ava DuVernay

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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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Asante BlackkAsante BlackkYoung Kevin RichardsonJharrel JeromeJharrel JeromeKorey WiseEthan HerisseEthan HerisseYoung Yusef SalaamMarquis RodriguezMarquis RodriguezYoung Raymond Santana Jr.Caleel HarrisCaleel HarrisYoung Antron McCrayMarsha Stephanie BlakeMarsha Stephanie BlakeLinda McCrayMichael Kenneth WilliamsMichael Kenneth WilliamsBobby McCrayJohn LeguizamoJohn LeguizamoRaymond Santana Sr.

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