Ava DuVernay, Niecy Nash, Michael K. Williams & Jharrel Jerome Talk 'When They See Us' | THR

Written and directed by Ava DuVernay for Netflix, the Central Park Five series, titled 'When They See Us' stars Niecy Nash, Michael K. Williams and Jharrel Jerome.
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[@tonganqueenb5517]

Actor who plays Korey is going to be BIG! He’s performance blew me away.

[@novisitorsallowed7507]

Tonganqueenb agree 5000%

[@MzPKan]

Yes!!!!

[@roxxylala26]

Yes, the actor's name is Jharrel Jerome. He was in Moonlight as well. Hope he keeps getting roles.

[@warrenlondon2426]

Tonganqueenb 💯🙏🏾👑

[@zxcccccc1]

Absolutely! Money can not buy back what they took from that boy, who became a man .

[@rob_3417]

Imagine Jerome getting an award and having Corey there with him. Hope it happens

[@ep7416]

Would be amazing!

[@MaevaJv]

He will give Korey the award for sure

[@taystee91]

Wow. That would be profound

[@Mr2Staxx]

That would be EVERYTHING

[@dnegriodiscussestv2538]

They both deserve it...

[@user-tr2qq6hh2t]

GIVE THE MAN WHO PLAYS KOREY AN EMMY

[@tipptipp2]

Absolutley!!!!

[@Mirrorman1986]

Facts

[@joyrach7770]

AGREED!

[@chanelsawyer128]

I cried almost all the way through. His acting is amazing.

[@manel2150]

To all the cast

[@jermainejones9796]

When Korey said,”I’m all outta bad luck.” Then he gets sent further away. I almost stopped watching.

[@shajohn7956]

.....but in hindsight that was God....due to this transfer, Matias Reyes came clean............

[@elliemanley1671]

Honestly same...my heart aches the most for Korey being all alone and having such horrible luck despite only trying to support his friend by heading down to the station...Jharrel broke my heart in the most beautiful way possible with his performance and he deserves some kind of reward ❤️❤️

[@Ariez___]

TEAU JOHNSON nah god would of never let these boys get arrested period..

[@lcjones4682]

Yeah I lost at that point.

[@JB-jf4dv]

No story like Korey Wise dropped me.

[@shedabelle8485]

Jharrel Jerome gave an amazing performance. 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@Adwoa2337]

He looked so natural and really tapped into the characters emotions

[@Anthonywood589]

I know right, man Im a film director I would love to make a big movie and work for talented actors like him to be in one of my movies

[@sandrad8640]

Thank you for stating his name most folks say "The guy who plays Korey"c'mon guys he was amazing take note of that name he is going places.

[@lashon0204]

Sheda Belle beyond amazing!

[@guisel69]

Sheda Belle I love himmmmmm❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@itsmyhairiwear]

The whole movie deserves an Oscar, Emmy, etc.. But Jharrel Jerome deserves an Oscar for portraying Korey Wise. During part four of the series you will not be able to contain your emotions 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@slimqt1]

cal 😭😭😭 I agree

[@saami9606]

Defo SAG, golden globe, Emmy everything!

[@adriennekromah6865]

Right

[@onlyest3921]

I cried like a baby episode 4

[@tilabryant2948]

cal I know I wish he could an Oscar for his role but he doesn’t qualify because it’s not a movie it’s on tv😢

[@TuneKiid]

Just wanna shout out the white security guard who cared for and believed Korey..didn’t expect tht hug when koreys brother died powerful moment compassion has no face 🙌🏾

[@shadiisiki80]

Yooo I cried my heart he needed someone there for him

[@sandrad8640]

I was looking for this comment this part had me sobbing it was gut wrenching

[@HelenKN]

What was his name again?

[@taystee91]

And when he was like "nobody gives a fuck about me! Nobody gives a fuck about me!" . I broke. I'm trying to contain the tears now just typing this and thinking about how he felt

[@MeditatenRelax]

Omg I just finished watching it. Very emotional. I am pregnant so I had to hold back some of my tears. But an excellent docu series. They all conquered their enemies and they are now inspirational.

[@bryanlaurent5335]

When Korey was on trail and they ask him why he not answering their questions. His reply was answering your questions is what got me here in the first place. That shit hit my soul

[@jayviaud]

And the “I’m all out of bad luck” but then getting sent away even further 🤧

[@brejslim3790]

Yesssssssss! I wanted to save him so bad!!

[@BriBri82]

And when that wicked woman kept pressuring Korey to read and Korey kept saying "I can't read". That part angered me. I wanted to run up to the stand and hold him tight and tell him everythings going to be ok. I also wanted to tell that woman to leave him the hell alone he's just a child. I wanted to save and protect all of them. I'm tearing up just typing this comment. The injustice of this case hurts like hell. And to know they were being dehumanized because of their skin colour, hurts even more.

[@indaboski_jr]

Swears mate...

[@towannadiggs8774]

Yes that was POWERFUL, but TRUE.

[@waveali5620]

Jharrel Jerome should be getting a award for his performance in part 4. Mad Props to Ava DuVernay for getting such performances out of the actors and actresses and putting together this masterpiece.

[@MsLH208]

He's so eloquent. He played the hell out of that role

[@sharon6645]

It was beautiful and sad at the same time

[@ThePokestopPapi]

Performance of a lifetime and dude's only 21. Absolutely amazing

[@oliviah.4741]

Big facts

[@onemillionpercent]

Facts. Stellar performance, had to keep reminding myself that this is something that someone else had already ACTUALLY lived.

[@anthonyk092]

I don't think no one could had made this movie better then Ava

[@starstatusvillarreal3747]

Plenty of directors could🤣.

[@dwoodso]

David Gomez it’s a series but the last episode was basically a movie

[@lolitar1200]

StarStatus Villarreal nope

[@ivanjongentolizo]

it's a limited series

[@tj9862]

StarStatus Villarreal outside of the movie she looked out for everybody in the cast and made sure they were ok. She even gave opportunities to random people off Twitter. So, IMO nobody other than Ava would make the cast more comfortable with proceeding with the film than her

[@YoungRell]

The actor that plays Korey did a phenomenal job. I can't wait to see him in future films

[@antoniom9470]

Rell Brooks wow you beautiful but yea they all done excellent each and every last one of them deserve and award especially who played kory

[@jontreceeee]

Jamal is in here

[@sandrad8640]

Please use his name not the actor that plays ......he is gonna be big sit up and take note

[@carolewalker3669]

He was also phenomenal in the movie moonlight

[@erinnirre]

Rell Brooks ikr. he’s a good actor and sooo handsome.

[@vanessapineda265]

When Korey told the guard “when I get out , ima bless you “ 😩😩😭

[@reemal8367]

Vanessa Pineda do you know what happened to this guard in reality? I’m dying to know 😭

[@tashoihenry3521]

That guy looked out for him

[@reemal8367]

tash queen I know I mean nowadays are they in contact korey and the kind guard...

[@vanessapineda265]

Reem Al I wish I knew ! I hope they kept in touch !

[@larrywhiteside5983]

tash queen and it’s horrible that the trash guards were the black ones 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

[@sadenacherry3135]

I think one of the best parts of the movie is when Roberts bought korey a chia pet 😭 started crying happy tears

[@theejalen]

Sadena Cherry lol I never cry at shows/movies but when he opened that box, that shit took me out

[@sadenacherry3135]

Jalen Pace I swear it took me out 😭

[@reemal8367]

Sadena Cherry what happened to Roberts now ? 😭💜

[@agg5984]

Jharrell Jerome is brilliant.

[@MsLH208]

If he keeps this up he is going to be Oscar bound before you know it

[@LynnNgugi]

Can we also shine a light on the prison guard who hugged Korey when he received news of Norman's death. 👏👏

[@CrankyCrunchyVirgo]

Her name was Marcy

[@Mr2Staxx]

Would be nice to know whatever happened to that guard 🤔

[@wiltuhoward8164]

That prison guard was so good to him & he was White. It was the black prison guards that were shady to him.

[@wiltuhoward8164]

@@Mr2Staxx right

[@marcusmac12]

Lynn Ngugi he could’ve beaten him down for cuttin up but he embraced him as a human

[@vickihill8999]

I hope the real Korey Wise is in or has had counseling. He went through so much being a child in an adult system. It breaks my heart.

[@bentnotbroken4192]

Have you seen their interview with the times? They will probably suffer for a long time behind this cruel and unusual punishment

[@blackempress2040]

I'm sure he just wants to be free and left alone. He is more sane than you and I could probably ever be.

[@vuksgitau]

I hope so too, how he wakes up every morning is beyond my comprehension.

[@BK-nd1fq]

Part 4, Corey, I cried so much

[@blackscholar1924]

I cried also for korey !!!

[@sherikajackson6288]

What happened? Everyone keeps talking about part 4.

[@lovelyrichard1070]

Like everyone i think

[@BK-nd1fq]

@@sherikajackson6288 Korey had it the worse. He wasn't even there at the park. He only went to the police station to be with his friend who police wanted for questioning. Korey ended up doing the most amount of prison time.

[@erinnirre]

Sherika Jackson go watch it and you will see. it’s on netflix.

[@russelfurtado7206]

I have never watched something that made me sooo sad, so angry, especially the first episode. My God, how did we allow that to happen to those boys... i felt sick to my stomack and i am still very sad... Having said that, what a master piece! Everything, writing, performances, its the show of the year on netflix! I just want to hug those kids! Ms. Duvarney, keep bringing us more pearls and diamonds like this. And Thank you!! Love from Brazil

[@sonrisaverdean757]

Be an ally in the fight for our Black and Brown brothers and sisters in Brazil too! Saúde!

[@JasperStoneChroniclesIIAngiboo]

@@sonrisaverdean757 the WHOLE African Diaspora (including the African continent) needs us Black folks to awaken out of our sleep...

[@zt8426]

Great documentary. The sad thing is that you have people of color all over the country being disrespected by the media and the justice system. They are shedding light on a far bigger problem that certain people won't admit exists.

[@Rchelle_YAHsdaughter]

Amen Russell Furtado and thank you. GOD Bless you.🙏🏽

[@SmoothCrmnl80]

Its ironic you say pearls and diamonds because she's doing a documentary about Prince in the future!

[@lavedadavis818]

Was on this set for 4 days. It felt like a Master Class. I was placed next to Niecy Nash twice. The story is so profoundly necessary, shared in such a humane way. I feel blessed to be a small part of this retelling. Blessings continued to these extraordinary talents. Blessings continued to the 5 brave young men, whose lives were unfortunately derailed. Several of them visited the set with such grace. Will never forget this experience. Peace

[@JenJHayden]

👏🏾

[@MsLH208]

The scene where he plays Korey & they are filming his testimony & he's saying it was his first rape & his last rape. That shit was so fucking hard to watch

[@atlantabrooklyngal]

What a wonderful experience for you and such a blessing to meet those brothers. I'm happy that you were able to be a part of such a powerful piece of work.

[@esmomo2561]

The young brother that played Cory Shld be Nominated for Oscar. Tears 😭, what a performance!

[@MsLH208]

Exceptional 😍😍😍

[@ambehak4758]

Is it not the same dude who played both the younger and elder Korey??

[@samiirasuleiman2778]

ambeh ak47 yes it is

[@MsAli1313]

Taysowavy take the stick out your ass bro....

[@camivsk]

It is the same actor.

[@Nasen-Ernie]

I'm a grown man of 34 years, and Jharrel Jerome's performance had me curled up on the couch crying like a baby.

[@hungrynapps]

Me too...I almost cried ..lol .. and this story happens all over the world

[@shantellshantell4785]

I couldn’t get myself to watch the full part four, I literally forwarded it back to back. I’m already a crybaby lol

[@markhams9811]

Just because your a grown ass man doesn't mean your not the same person it just means your body and mind grew through the years so you are ok

[@corneliusb1671]

I cried for kory.. He had it the worse😔

[@ithinknot2694]

now that is a best friend . so sad he got caught up

[@chicagossouthsideenglewood9338]

He did the other only went to juvie and served 6 years while he did 13 smh

[@robynettepritchett4373]

He got stabbed repeatedly in two different scenes. I stop the movie for a min..I couldn't take it 😢😭

[@chiedu90069]

@@robynettepritchett4373 Yeah, I had to speed through the prison rapes/attacks. He was so innocent and sweetI couldn't take it either :(

[@serwanshaliamngee8497]

Oh no you guys should stop! My emotions are getting the best of me right now. God bless their souls and grant them the perfect path to full recovery. Much love from Nigeria.

[@brucewayne1547]

That boy who played korey man that boy will be the next Denzil or freeman

[@Nyjae8]

No he's the next Jharrel Jerome. He making a name for himself. He's in his own lane.

[@tonganqueenb5517]

totally agree … next level Denzel!

[@HelenKN]

Koreys is no ordinary person, Korey is an angel.. God brought him here for a purpose and he fulfilled it. Praise be to God 💛

[@carlosmuller3565]

Helen Kambonde shutup

[@ijeomanzenwa8483]

Yes God brought him there cause because of him God touched Reyes mind into confessing his crime

[@jasminerobinson3560]

Helen Kambonde 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@meechie2184]

Ok can we start protecting Ms. DuVernay now?🤔🤔 I mean literally. Can we get together to shield her from harm? We need to protect her. She needs to continue her work. She's a gamechanger. A truth teller. And you can't turn away when she shows you.

[@creolegoddess7266]

im in love with jherrell jerome omg i fell in love with him watching him play korey and watching his interviews

[@MsLH208]

Likewise

[@drjones21801]

Yesss 💯💓

[@itskyaaa9058]

I came here to see him 😂 I can’t believe he’s only 21!!!!

[@Sunshine_Ses]

Me too. Lol

[@jlanaetaylor1571]

Khi Farmer right? So young with so much damn talent! This man is the future Denzel!

[@u-knobreezy4035]

I think I’ve fell in love with Jharell Jerome just off his talent!! He blew me tf away!

[@u-knobreezy4035]

Roxanne Extreme 😂😂 yeah he’s easy on the eyes so that’s a plus. But his acting is amazing

[@Luminousone_624]

Me too

[@tiffanydouglas1946]

I know Korey personally and looking at him act as Korey was as if I was looking at Korey.To know Korey is to luv him,and I'm so proud,and honored to call him my friend and brother.

[@HoneytheSiren]

Tiffany Douglas Wow you know him personally! What a pleasure✨

[@jaymeeification]

Do you know if Legend Korey Wise is still in touch with officer Roberts???

[@rayecole1311]

Korey’s story had so many tears flowing, this series taught so many lessons, he was just being a good friend for his friend and got the shittiest end of the stick, he had no guidance his mom wasn’t there for him like she was suppose to be.

[@Ariez___]

He literally went to prison for being loyal

[@GiaMisfit]

On Facebook Ava said she only put half of what Korey Wise went threw while in prison. She said that it was much more that happen to him while he was incarcerated.

[@naturistfred]

Oh my god...really? Maybe Korey should put out a book and tell us more on his own terms.

[@dreday8329]

Very true. Mr. Wise said that he didn't want all of his torture displayed on screen, nor did he want the actor to live through that torture on his behalf. It's probably too much for him to tap into again.

[@MrDaBears83]

Damn

[@butterflyblessbless5836]

Paris Gia I overstand he went through much more than what was shown.

[@shacobybrandon8552]

That's heartbreaking, because watching what was displayed, had me in tears and consumed by so many emotions. Just to know that wasn't it. Wow 12 million just isn't justice. No dollar amount could repay them and their families. 😔

[@AnnNettlespecantan]

Being a mother, I just sobbed and sobbed for these young men. It was devastating to watch!

[@robertkearson4657]

Almost thought I couldn't make it through the full series due to my anger with this situation. But this series was very awesome. Great job Ava.

[@MsLH208]

It was very hard to sit through, especially when they were yelling at those boys and hitting them

[@robertkearson4657]

@@MsLH208 The parent in me was ENRAGED!!

[@crystalchandelier6432]

Dr...you & me both😢

[@ericalemelle5110]

Finally got through it... Now I gotta watch it again!

[@robertkearson4657]

@@ericalemelle5110 Your a trooper. I was one and done lol. So excited for all the Emmy nominations.

[@warrenlondon2426]

Watch all episodes earlier today...the word POWERFUL would be an understatement!

[@pebblesstone1316]

Watched it today ,Speechless !

[@MsLH208]

Some scenes were so hard to watch

[@gigih1012]

Jharrel Jerome (the actor who plays Korey Wise) deserves an award for his role he was PHENOMENAL and embodied Korey so well🙏🏾💙

[@hersupreme3348]

A masterpiece delivered by a MASTER-TRESS! A black woman.

[@mjewelh31]

Jharrel Jerome deserves an Emmy with a standing ovation.. he played that part brilliantly👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾✊🏾

[@mariamaslife]

He’s amazing.... I totally lost it when he was begging those two prisoners to not beat him up💔😭

[@MEANGIRL156]

I thinj he got raped too....they did say we only got yo see 70% of what hr went through

[@CrankyCrunchyVirgo]

@@MEANGIRL156 most definitely did. You can tell he did during the laundry room jump scene.

[@tomokarisblade4036]

Korey’s actor was definitely the best out of all of them. He even sounded the same way the real Korey sounded when he was young

[@iseebothsides]

Jharrel Jerome is the next S. Poitier, F. Whitaker, J Earl Jones! His depths, His timing is phenomenal! 🙌🏽 ✨

[@jasminerobinson3560]

Definitely the next heavy hitting actor

[@alyssamoneyse5358]

FACTS

[@holly5998]

Very compelling series that had me crying every episode. I hope this sparks further dialogue about the disparities in the U.S. Justice system. Linda Fairstein, Elizabeth Federer, Detective McKenna, NYPD detectives involved, media. Everyone involved in these the CP5's fate should be held accountable.

[@rogerrrabitt]

Holly 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@icequeen1439]

Most definitely!! Losing parts of you that can never be regained. Also losing family members, while incarcerated under false pretense. Sad..really sad! I pray all will be held accountable for their actions. 🙏🏻

[@holly5998]

@@icequeen1439 Agree. So sad all around. At least this film and the documentary Sarah Burns did a few years ago gives these gentleman their voice back. They didn't have that chance in '89

[@latiaarthur762]

@@icequeen1439 God always deals with the evil ones.

[@haggiesm]

During the interrogation scenes I found myself wanting to hold the boys, to protect them and tell them that they matter, that they’re valued and loved. Those scenes broke me.

[@naomariley-hall1519]

All of the stories touched me .. and I was very angry 😡.. But korey story.. I cried 😭😭😭😭😭.. and I couldn’t stop 🛑 crying 😭..

[@SC-rf2ro]

NAOMA RILEY- HALL I am so sick of these cops sending 16 year olds to Rikers ! It’s the same situation with Khalief Browder

[@lindathompson7512]

Thank you for reviewing. I personally am not strong enough to watch these type of series. My heart almost broke in half with khalif Browder story. I knew personally.2 black teenage boys 14 and 16 got falsley accused in 1986 and.sent to Riker Island. They never came back the same. They were a walking shell. One got on crack. When I found out I was pregnant with twins black boys I moved and bought a house in SC that has an excellent school system. In fact it is rated #1. I put my boys in karate since the age of 5. One of them has a black belt. They are now 17 and one has a full scholarship to college. Since the age of 8 I talked to them about police and the law system. At the age of 12 I had them research and study SC law and made them learn their rights as an American and then I made them research cases to teach them their real rights as a black boy in America. When I saw my 2 friends came home from Rikers right there and then I made a plan for my future sons.

[@robertmiller5516]

Are you still in contact with those two friends? I can't even imagine what they went through

[@lindathompson7512]

@@robertmiller5516 I’m not going to go into details bc I am very long-winded and this post will turn into a book. They both are dead. One was murdered and the other one OD. For the record they were innocent. They were very sweet boys. So when this Netflix series came out with the Central Park 5 it brought back the memories. There are so many stories like my 2 friends and Khalief B in NYC I just wanted to honor them and put it out in the universe on how they impacted my life and made me a better single black mom to my sons and their experience educated me on how to prepare my sons. It just so heart-breaking to understand that we are still dealing with this police and law reinforcement racism against black men.

[@odetobaltimore]

You the real MVP

[@marvinedwards4123]

I watched it last week and I'm still thinking about it today and it completely broke my heart thank u for this x

[@esterf7064]

Marvin Edwards i saw it the day it dropped. I have been praying for all of them especially for Korey and Antron. Asking God to heal their hearts and mind.

[@lechatnocternal4817]

Binged the whole thing at 1 in the morning and let me just tell you that by the end I cried so much my bed sheets were literally soaked in tears and my eyes hurt so much I couldn't keep them open. I spent the first 50 minutes of the last episode just crying nonstop. Such a touching series that was executed so well by Ava and the actors 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@jessethejesster6853]

This is the best thing ive ever seen i could watch it over and over again

[@mamoukaba1917]

I cant its too heartbreaking but i had to watch it again i just couldnt get it out of my head

[@traceygrant3386]

This was so hard to watch I was living in Harlem at the age of 24 at the time this actually happened. And I saw the division between people. I knew these children were innocent but to see this actually play out in a documentary really rocked me too my soul it brought tears to my eyes. The actors were great it was so real. As a mother of a black male child it left me angry at the whole judicial system and law enforcement. I hope and pray these young men find some peace ☮️ I wish I can hug each and every one of them. Avar did a wonderful job with the casting and a wonderful job bringing to light how currupt and racist that law enforcement really is and not just back in the 80s but still to this day.

[@JNYC212]

This was an absolute masterpiece and these actors are AMAZING. Thank you for telling this story with such depth & truth. May these men continue to live their lives in PEACE!

[@slimqt1]

This was a explosively powerful project! Kudos to the cast for bringing this story to life in a way that has deeply affected me.

[@LynnNgugi]

Answering your questions is what got me here in the first place-Korey That tore me apart😢😢

[@stillirise4401]

Standing ovation to everyone involved.

[@yasinradee]

This is going to be monumental 👑

[@KlassikVrse]

It already is! I think I can speak for most people when I say this is the most moving film I have ever seen!

[@ki_winehouse9476]

He was SO brilliant in this role! I loved watching him he made me cry like a baby!

[@MrMoe2104]

Mad props to Ava, the production crew, actors & actresses etc.. I was 17 @ the time this actually happened & I'm from right next door (Jersey) @ the time it was a throw away story to me Until it started getting headlines after they served the sentences. This documentary gave way as if it just happened yesterday. What a GREAT way to open the door across America to show & shed light on this story. Once again Thanks Ava!!!

[@devonsheiacarter2662]

I watched the movie in one night and cried like a big baby for all of them but especially korey mann

[@fayHoran]

Ms ava better win an emmy and a golden globe. The astounding actor who plays korey too.

[@h.m.8696]

I hope we never stop hearing about the exonerated five. I just love these guys, especially Korey Wise. Korey went through pure hell. I just wish nothing but God's blessings on these courage men.

[@sevilaydee5717]

I honestly have not stopped crying since having watched “when they see us”. So heavy on my heart 💔

[@camilleeckles7150]

These actors were phenomenal!!! I can definitely smell an OSCAR for this film! Good job AVA DEVERNAY)

[@lizzy7774]

What a beautiful powerful heartbreaking story you all did an amazing job jharrel outstanding job🙌🏾🙏🏾👏🏾♥️

[@nevergiveup7502]

Ava Duvernay 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏thanks for bringing light to this.

[@lisalopez02149]

Jharrel amazing. It felt so real. I was crying like a baby. You deserve an Academy award for best actor. Just WOW!!❤

[@akilaheaster720]

I love the pride the elders have when Jharrel speaks, it warms my heart...he was powerful

[@viewfromvenice2912]

Jharrel Jerome like wow his acting alone bought tears to me eyes I mean wow

[@charleswhitlock3658]

This deserve an OSCAR 💯!! Korey the young man that played him! OMG!!! he played his part so GREAT!! He went through hell and back!!!

[@bentnotbroken4192]

Their families! Damn man! My son was locked up for 1 day. I was a wreck. Crying, confused and so scared for him. His initial charge "The assumption of the possession of a narcotic " (The judge was offended that my son was ever arrested) This group of ppl have shown enormous amounts of faith, strength and resilience

[@AlbyNanaCady]

My emotions went all in I was angry and I cried This is a masterpiece

[@Ppb126]

This movie and the actors who played the Central Park 5 was OUTSTANDING! Ava did an awesome job selecting the actors. The acting was excellent. It took me back to the year this horrible injustice occurred. They victims deserve more than the 41 million they were awarded in court.

[@MsJrzy]

Ava Duvernay...BRILLIANT! I’m so glad she was compelled to tell this story...it needed to be told! My heart broke all over again for these men who’ve endured this horrible injustice. But Korey...my God! The actor who portrayed his character...embodied this man in all of his pain and agony. I held my chest and cried uncontrollably. Why? Just, Why?

[@maramckeague5718]

Loved the movie and all the boys. Korey was definitely my favorite. Much respect for the nice guard, hope we get to see an interview of him. Loved Freddy Miyares also 💪🏽

[@MorrisMuobeleni]

A lil Denzel In the making, take a bow Mr. Jerome

[@Legalize1982]

Ava DuVernay 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 you are a blessing

[@RSN552]

Korey wise. A name i will never forget.

[@brendamiller6563]

Thanks to Ava DuVernay her cast supporters and all, especially to God in giving her the insight for this project. To God be the glory for the great things he has done.

[@abdi6152]

The scene where korey broke down and said nobody wanted him and the guard embraced him n hugged him was sad

[@esterf7064]

Abdirahmann Abdi that scene pierced me 😭

[@shalamarsmallwood5254]

As I type this, my heart beats even faster. As a mother of 3 African American men I felt so much pain because any of those boys could've been my son's. I cried for days as I watched it. When I seen the documentary The Central Park 5 and to hear them now men tell their stories in their own voices I cried like a baby. No money can bring back 7-14 years of their lives back.

[@ziphelelematiwane5798]

I cried for like an HOUR on part 4....Korey !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@niamhbutler5685]

Jharrel is going to be the next big actor I can feel it, I remember seeing him in moonlight and now this, he’s phenomenal

[@toyam4144]

This was an amazing movie and my heart really weeped for korey he really went threw it a child thrown into a pod of grown men an treated so brutally

[@grumpent]

When Korey asked his mom for some money to put on his books and she couldn’t do it for him , that shit hurt my f*cking soul bruh , I almost lost it. But this is one heartbreaking movie.

[@MrTshawn63]

Ava DuVernay deserves the accolades and the awards she's sure to receive for this masterpiece of truth. I was floored. Spent my Friday, the day of release, in tears. I'm still not over it nor do I intend to be. This film will stay with me forever. There are numerous scenes that are heartbreaking and maddening. One, however, epitomizes the true essence of the childhood stolen from these kids: Korey Wise (astutely portrayed by Jharrel Jerome who should undoubtedly receive awards for this) has been transferred to Attica. A sympathetic guard brings him reading materials. When asked about his reading, Korey talks about chia seeds being healthy and wishes for his very own chia pet. He receives a box from Roberts, the guard. Inside the box is a Chia Mr. T. The look on the kid's face and his reaction, like that of a small child on Christmas morning, will melt your heart. I hope that this epic tale of injustice will be utilized to its fullest potential in schools, and churches, and civic meetings, and everywhere else possible to reach the people it needs to reach; to enlighten the populace of the world to what happened in NYC in 1989 and, unfortunately continues to happen today. Any aspiring filmmaker should look to Ms. DuVernay as THE example of the level to pursue.

[@187mrsmith]

I love that dude Korey his story was so sad & heartbreaking I wouldn't wish that type of experience on my worst enemy my prayers go out to him! But on a side note niecy Nash cleans up well she's always been beautiful in my eyes 👀♥️

[@erikhopkins9488]

Jharel!! DUDE should get an OSCAR, #MyFrickinGoodness!!! His performance in this movie is phenomenal!!!!

[@davidbanner9344]

Jharrel Jerome's performance is the best I've since 1978 "The Deer Hunter" , amazing how anyone could bring such, fear, confusion, horror, hauntingly nightmare to the screen. His performance is strong, I had to pause because I started to have anxiety attacks while viewing him. My God!!! They need to make up a new type of Award for this gentleman!!!

[@iphieeagu1550]

I paused at every point to sink what I saw, this project needs to be a in the museum for generations to see...life isn’t fair at all! Jerome did great

[@cherylkay1636]

Can we discuss how beautiful Ms. Ava is looking????❤❤❤

[@vpisces85]

She is just gorgeous and who ever is her stylist or if she is her own stylist beautiful taste in clothing. Every time i see her she look like a goddess.

[@u-knobreezy4035]

Oh yeah the Director deserves so much praise for this! Wonderful piece of life into art

[@arieslanae3157]

Jharrel Jerome did outstandingly. I was truly speechless and before this I’d never heard of the story but I’m glad I did. So sad and hurt that this happened to them.

[@janicejohnson654]

I cried the loud, my chest and stomach fell on the floor cry! And I was by myself. This was extraordinary. It took me 2 days to watch this

[@joshdiditt]

That scene Korey had when he found out his brother died had me shaken up bad.

[@arsyoubae5092]

His sister fyi. She was transgender and was murdered because of it.

[@factsfeiten2977]

@@arsyoubae5092 actually a crossdresser. No surgery done

[@alaza61]

@@arsyoubae5092 That ain't the point. The guy was just expressing how the scene made him feel. Plus, in the scene, Corey was told his brother died, and we saw that he was trans afterwards.

[@Yintebeats]

@@arsyoubae5092 gay nigga

[@jadaramoon9446]

So much emotion from the first till the last episode. I would watch this again in a heartbeat. It’s sad to know when those boys needed people backing them the most, no one was; only a select few and their families. The justice system failed them.

[@tianavstheworld]

Jharrel is such an amazing actor, his performance really made me emotional. There’s really no words to describe how hard his performance hit me. I want to see him in so many more films!!!! Also he’s really handsome 🥺❤️

[@JumieTV]

Thank you Ava...you did a great job and Jarelle, you made me cry all the way from Part 2 till part 4. Thank you Netflix for showing this.

[@KodeKween]

This is hard to watch. I couldn't stop legit heavy tear crying.

[@The-Wa.Wa-Girls]

I was the same... I was wailing in the house alone.

[@destinyd0311]

I love love this docu series the best and most heartfelt inspirational piece of art I’ve seen in a very long time. Thank you Ava for putting this together and introducing it to the world 🙌🏾❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@brittpear811]

Mr. Jerome voice Lord and his performance he have me night mares for two days because of the scene with him just screaming no.... I couldn't get it out my head... that man is amazing to show such a raw hurtful moment with just words

[@polotrey]

I remember seeing the Burns doc about CP5. Looking at Koreys confession.. you could see the fear and confusion. I felt awful for him getting taken advantage of like that. Jharell was spot on in his performance

[@MeiZu0606]

awesome actors my God deserves all awards!!! powerfull story and Ava youre the best!!!! Jharrel I love you, you are an awesome actor, what a performance falso actor Michael Williams wow!!! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@oadelano_007]

#BLACK LIVE MATTER Movie 🎥 made me cry couple of times . Jharrel jerome deserves an award 🥇. They all did great job 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇳🇬🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿