Ava DuVernay on Telling the Story of the Central Park Five in When They See Us

When They See Us series creator Ava DuVernay joined moderator Kent Jones for a discussion following a Film at Lincoln Center Patron Evening screening.
Based on a true story that gripped the country, When They See Us will chronicle the notorious case of five teenagers of color, labeled the Central Park Five, who were convicted of a rape they did not commit.
The four-part limited series will focus on the five teenagers from Harlem: Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, Yusef Salaam, Raymond Santana and Korey Wise. Beginning in the spring of 1989, when the teenagers were first questioned about the incident, the series will span 25 years, highlighting their exoneration in 2002 and the settlement reached with the city of New York in 2014.
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[@msdjones30]

She shot a 5 hour film in 66 days. 😳😳 #BlackExcellence💯💯✊🏾

[@Anjschon]

A film of this magnitude.. Thats amazing

[@skuvet]

M.s. Dickerson-Jones, for certain! I am awestruck by her talent, grace and reflectively.

[@charisseagnew1788]

She is fake doe . . Did you read when she said about being a voice for justice but it's 9kay when you need publicity, she is a culture vulture 😱

[@skuvet]

Araccot 77 see 13th, it’s on Netflix!

[@msdjones30]

@@charisseagnew1788 shut up please. You sound dumb as fuck

[@shaybug0330]

Our modern day Roots. It literally gave me the same feeling. Sadness, anger, disgust, heartache, hope, forgiveness, resilience.

[@adambarnes4086]

This and roots are totally different.....but very similar.

[@kimc5390]

No forgiveness

[@triciapooh1616]

Forgiveness is why we are still subjugated

[@bassiejazz]

It’s interesting that you mention Roots, which is also filled with lies and historical inaccuracies. Good job!!! The Satanic 5 will always be guilty.

[@shirkerashirkera9057]

This woman is an inspiration. Her ability to tell a story so vividly is miraculous ! I was in awe from beginning to end and I’m glad I was able to experience this

[@shirkerashirkera9057]

BMWTRIP81 agreed they deserve much more than what they got . All of them are so strong and resilient

[@levianhall8729]

I wonder if it was a budget thing, movie editing thing or not important enough to show each of CP5's story separately.

[@ennieminee4470]

Shirkera Shirkera she said in this interview that it was slanted and her opinion

[@gauge6513]

Shes a race baiter. Grow up and stop pretending white people are the issue.

[@pierrelandry9296]

She does tell a great story, a bullshit one but still

[@stillirise4401]

Standing ovation to Ava and everyone involved in telling this heartbreaking tragedy. "When they see us" is important for everyone to experience.

[@PanhandleFrank]

DuVernay lies. She serving up an agenda, and she's not at all bashful about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4qpc4WYoN-KiZY

[@lightuponlight6727]

Thank you Ava....... your commitment, and genius, your social justice work, your artistry...Bravo! you bless us all with deeper understand and compassion which we need to make changes

[@niqueybangz]

Ms Ava 😍🥰!!!! YOU ARE NECESSARY!!! Thanks a million for yo hard work and dedication to your craft!!!! Thanks for being the woman that you are!!!!! 💛💛💛💛

[@MoleyRusselsWart_]

Nope, she is still actively hating on black men, who are fighting against false accusations.

[@davidedghill220]

Thank you, Ava, what an emotional series. We have to keep fighting for what is right!!

[@msdjones30]

Please protect this woman our black Queen 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾✊🏾👑

[@Nvmd.chev888]

M.s. Dickerson-Jones she deserves her credit and they don’t wanna admit it

[@PanhandleFrank]

Your "Black Queen" is lying to serve her agenda. "WHAT agenda," you may ask? kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4qpc4WYoN-KiZY

[@sharonboston9087]

Ms. DuVernay, thank you so much for exposing this truth. My heart is so heavy seeing what kids/men had to go thru at the hands of such evil! May Yah bless you with continued greatness! I don't know you, but I am so proud of you & so grateful. Thank you! Thank you!

[@sharondeshay5734]

Amen!!

[@sakeeah]

Sharon Boston I Agree

[@JNYC212]

I was here 30 years ago IT WAS SOMETHING TO LIVE THROUGH BUT WE MADE IT, THEY MADE IT! THANK YOU FOR GIVING US THIS STORY THE RIGHT WAY!!!!

[@realtalk682]

Heart breaking!!! Poor kids!!! Loved the Netflix special!!!!! Award winning series!!!!

[@lolawinewinelola]

Thank you Queen for telling their story ❤️

[@artheaux666]

makes me sick how something like this could happen the actors were amazing, and the performance was beautiful

[@ericwilson2632]

It lot of experiences from black people that can keep u crying for a life time this not the only incident!!! This is not the only bad incident in America that has happened to black people...smh

[@biancamommyof4376]

She reminds me a lot of Layla Ali Beautiful woman !

[@chellymaatferggie4711]

Yes indeed!

[@littleblacklawyergermanbla2008]

or chrissy teigen

[@jacksonogwindi1653]

Look how she has boxed and knocked Linda Fairstein out with one punch. Classic Ali dynasty.

[@TheRetroWoman80]

I can see this resemblance, yes.

[@childofgrace2087]

Good catch. I couldn't put my finger on it.

[@travishudson8196]

This beautiful documentary, movie whatever you choose to call it was one that ever black and brown young man needs to see. I cried at least 6 times during the movie. Corey's character nailed it,he was not only believable he deserves Oscar nominations.

[@selah159]

He Deserves An Oscar, He Really Made You See Korey Wise...

[@candorsspot2775]

A docufiction is what I'd call it

[@francescapowell1538]

Korey Wise has me in tears. Out of all the young boys I truly felt his injustice the most... and I think that is because he ended up in the worst of circumstances, just by being a good friend. That hurt man.

[@ronaldkuykendall6057]

@@candorsspot2775 You're a real sad boy aren't you???? No need to answer you and I both know the truth about you, you have no self esteem, no self-worth, you think because you're white that you're smarter than others when the truth is you are the most ignorant people on the planet 🌎you feel entitled but the truth is you're just a sad pathetic little boy, feels as though you got to stand on somebody else's neck so you can look taller, dude you really really need help because you're sick you're a ticking time bomb, the police should be watching you because it's people like you that shoot up schools, synagogues, churches, movie theaters, work places, you guys are just sick in the head because you're jealous you have no melanin in your skin and your dick is about an inch long, you sick now get off the internet go upstairs and get in bed with Mommy/ sister/ cousin (all the same person) whoever you sleep with you creep.

[@candorsspot2775]

@@ronaldkuykendall6057 Wow I'm blacker than outer space and you are angry and emotional. Definitely take after your mother. SMH.

[@weheartmich]

Absolutely love her, her energy and presence. Amazing.

[@johnward5723]

Your direction is amazing! The film felt so intimate!

[@alicehood9308]

Even though there's been change in the transgeneration in this Transworld it still does not make it right and I do not agree with it regardless of any changes are any strides that have gone forward

[@april6662]

I am a mother of two sons, we were all born and raised in Chicago. When this travesty happened to these men, I was 26 years old. The talk amongst us "Black" people in Chicago was that we were clear that they were being set up! My sons are 25 and 23, currently. It has become so dangerous in the city of Chicago for "Black" males especially, so we finally had to flee. Although we are not quite sure where there is safety, we knew it was no longer there for our family. As the policing becomes more aggressive, anxiety and other illness are also becoming more aggressive among us, including, hopelessness. But isn't that the Plan? Our only way out is God and each other, ourselves. I watched this movie-documentary expecting to be angered but what I experienced profoundly exceeded anger. There were moments of eye bulging shock! I screamed and screamed to God, I boo-who cried, I had to watch in increments in order to maintain self-control!! The only thing that kept me from going into depression is that I am choosing to be motivated by these overwhelming emotions to do something, create something to pay it forward, to help us, to be a part of our monumental need to help each other help ourselves. God and us is our way out of condemnation.

[@adoshebrewess5560]

Amen

[@candorsspot2775]

Emotions destroy. Once you forgive, God will rid you of your anger and hatred of the world.

[@dedracorrea527]

Yes indeed I cried I had to pause this movie several times. I screamed out God when is our suffering going to end. I'm from NY and was 19 at the time. And I knew it was a set up from the jump! I'm up at this very moment 4:30 am and I cant sleep. I watched this over 8hrs ago. One thing I'm certain of as a law enforcement employee. I will continue to be firm fair and consistent IT IS Needed. And please know that all law enforcement personnel ARE NOT THE SAME. We face Racism within these departments TRUST ME! We need a docu series on being a person of color as a law enforcement personnel. The struggle Continues...

[@candorsspot2775]

@@dedracorrea527 You sound like you are in corrections.

[@dedracorrea527]

@@candorsspot2775 Yes

[@dr.donitam.lester1947]

So glad God has used Ava DuVernay for such a time as this; to expose the injustice placed on African American men (black and brown) people specifically. May God Bless You for your courage! You and all involved will continue to be in my prayers.

[@cicilove9709]

She’s AMAZING and so loving the raspy voice!!! Much respect my sista!!!

[@mauhuff]

Yes I love her voice.

[@lisaemulo6606]

This movie touched me...... I just had a conversation with my son about the police and criminal justice system. And if they ever stop him/ take him in don't talk just wait for me. What happened too these boys are my worst fears.

[@lionessgeneratinginvestmen3153]

Lisa Oliver I seen my young son in their shoes. Broke my heart. That conversation is definitely necessary.

[@7alley17]

She also wanted us to begin the conversation with our children especially our boys. So yes sis great job. This was a tool as well for some who have not had a conversation yet with our youth.

[@ritachip5759]

My son cried and said this is a horror story for him. 😢

[@trish0817]

UNLESS you are a lawyer, waiting for you is not enough. There were parents in that room. You may think you're helping your kid, and you / he may say something that unknowingly implicates him. You need to have an attorney on call.

[@candorsspot2775]

SMH. You'll end up getting your child more time with your emotional ranting and raving. Terrible advice.

[@ShayTBD]

One of the things most often not spoken to is all of the boys didn't even know each other.

[@candyb2900]

Yes.... I only learned that from the movie. I always thought they were friends.

[@ShayTBD]

@@candyb2900 The poison is strong! People who still assume they are a guilty clique won't even acknowledge that some of them were complete strangers and simply gaggled together by the cops and made to believe this horrific crime committed by one person who they didn't know either was done by a group of pals most of whom were virgins even...

[@ShayTBD]

The key is that most don't know their history or their rights as it regards this country and the boys were TOLD what to believe during interrogation by the AUTHORITIES and fell inline and did as told. Just imagine how many other things we have been told, now believe, that aren't true about anything conveyed to us by people of "status" in this country.

[@BluDrop5]

Facts!

[@alicehood9308]

Unbelievable but then the privilege that do Europeans have can change a person's perspective on life on love on Haight on crime on understanding just to name a few. But this lady will get what is coming to her and I hope I'm here to see it because I am here for it

[@menaj2954]

Ava we thank you for telling our stories, everyone needs to watch this masterpiece. I pray for all 5 men , may God continue to guide, bless and provide. My God this was hard but necessary to watch

[@brownietime902]

AVA IS BRILLIANT! A God Sent🙏I am still emotionally drained and my heart breaks for the many innocent that are still in prison.

[@dixiedeed4918]

Me too cookie T

[@zakiawebster8541]

You should most definitely make a movie about the 12 ny cops suing the pd based on quotas they have set to go after black and brown people in the ghettos

[@BluDrop5]

Yup!

[@MyBubblex3]

im sorry but could you explain what happened?

[@hthtv3440]

She sure should. Above I recommend that A.D. interview retired lieutenant Mr. Corey Pegues, the author of #OnceACop. That book is so compelling! How 'they' harassed him to harass his officers to HARASS black People!

[@theearlybird365]

@@hthtv3440 Thank you for sharing that reference. I too am always trying tho figure out who the 'they' are.

[@theearlybird365]

I totally agree!

[@TheStar798]

I'm not an actor, but am I the only person that now wants to be Directed by Ms Ava? Wonderful interview. Thank you 👏👏👏

[@kimberlymichelle8160]

She's amazing to work with I had the pleasure to be a stand in for one of the characters mother for this film it was really amazing and she's very personable and knows what she wants

[@followingfist6]

Very good Netflix series!!!!!! As a young Asiatic man born in the 70's, this film pissed me off. I personally seen this type of injustice.

[@saramborges]

Standing ovation 👏🏽👏🏽🇵🇹 continue the needed job Ms Ava!

[@aquickstory2196]

someone should make a documentary on public schools curriculum in the urban communities. it will reveal the culprit in this horror.

[@ykoopc]

Lawsuits and prison time should've been given to the prosecuters in this case.

[@sylviabrown9819]

This is a very Brilliant, Resourceful, Talented Woman!

[@francita0076]

The thumbs down 👎🏾 represents Linda Fairstein family and friends!!

[@dedracorrea527]

I truly believe this woman has no remorse. And I pray Karma comes for her ten fold!

[@tiwannamincey]

And the wypipo

[@lawistruth]

Her surname says alot imo!

[@GudeFella]

@@dedracorrea527 try 10000 fold

[@dedracorrea527]

@debra Berry Born and raised in NYC. I remember when these events took place I could careless about anybody including Oprah! All I'm concerned with is the TRUTH NYPD and all involved railroaded these children Period. All the other stuff is no concern to me!!! They are victims to our flawed system from the east coast west coast North & South. You be blessed!

[@kbstwn2433]

Kalief Browder RIP my young brother..

[@cookiewoo2344]

Incredible story of the injustice we face still everyday..great cast*..

[@kimfields6039]

You, Ava ARE NECESSARY! God be with you my sister.

[@DerinLindsey]

Ava looks stunning!!!!!! Such an exceptional job at putting this together.

[@raysdaughter112]

Ava, you are such a beautiful person inside & out. Thank you for telling this story

[@jancoffey2131]

This series broke my heart, I cried it was so moving and heartbreaking. Everyone should watch this. 😢

[@daisymartinez82]

She is amazing😍

[@stanleyray]

I love the ending because I do love her personality and can tell very well just by watching her interviews that she truly is so nice, humble, layed back, and nurturing. I love that about her💕

[@rogeriomaria2496]

Genius ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾black excellence ☝🏿

[@KarenIrvingJustSaying]

Invest in Black Movies

[@christopherallgood9505]

Facts!

[@MrTmanrock]

BLK businesses as well.

[@valeriejackson4261]

@ Karen Irving I wouldn't have it no other way.

[@victoriacarter905]

All day long👍🏾

[@skuvet]

Invest in Black businesses, pull your money out of big banks and put it it in credit unions, boycott big box stores as much as possible, support local! Be aware of slave labor and boycott it, prison labor is slave labor....! Everyday, we have the opportunity to vote with our dollars! If you don’t have love for the current administration, boycott Home Depot, the owner let it be known publicly that he donates to Trump! While we can’t always know which corporation or local business owner makes financial contributions to political causes against our interests, we can change our shopping patterns when we find out!

[@rkms5606]

She is so brilliant! I love how she teaches through her art.

[@PhenoMikal-Onion]

A. is for Ava B. is for Brilliant!!!

[@cece3917]

Central Park is a beautiful park was there 2 yrs ago. She's right it does look alot better now. You did an awesome job Ava❤

[@LadyBug-yu9je]

Ms Ava you did a wonderful job in telling the truth..I’m from NY n was a teen also and I will never forget what happened how it was portrayed and how these boys now men had their lives taken away from them..I have always answered 45 supporters when they ask how do I feel about him and my response then still n forever is Central Park 5 find out who they are then maybe you may think differently..I’m so happy the REAL STORY was portrayed to tell the TRUTH of what happened and what is still happening..

[@quarmainestephenson8403]

Ava Is so special you can’t compare her to know one she’s in a league of her own.She makes a lot of directors Look really stupid.....And I love when she says I’m a student of history u go girl Keep Learning .. plz touch The Emmett till story its only right that you do it no one else.... plzzzzzzz

[@deangelabriggs6413]

lol this comment didn’t age well. R Kelly’s going to get off because of all of their lies on that damn show. these people are testifying and being ripped apart because they’re guilty! y’all will never understand CP5 is actually guilty so I won’t even touch on that here but yeah.. she’s a bullcrapper and it’s all for a buck. Y’all praising her when she even admitted in this interview she twisted the truth

[@Mark.mp3]

All the actors did a phenomenal job

[@jg-xm4hh]

Brilliant job Ava! Keep bringing films for the culture✊🏾

[@artheriaameduri7822]

Excellent movie. I am so thankful for Ava exposing the evil of the American legal system. Thank you for the real truth. The policeman and DA should be serving time for such evil promotion of the demise of children.

[@ma-ma-mamary3946]

This woman. 😍😍♡♡♡ Her work is stellar. Even her curiosity into the 1st person's inquiry shows how open she is. Love her charisma. Love her dedication.

[@Gotbeatz]

I sat down to watch it and I couldn’t stop this is truly a masterpiece beautiful job ava🤧🦋😊

[@audrafolkes5978]

To God be the glory!! Masterpiece indeed..#staywokeppl✌️

I want to support her so bad but I can’t bring myself to watch it😩😔 I have brothers & a son & I just can’t...but I pray all 5 men get the peace & love they all deserve...I understand NOTHING can take back what they went through & possibly still going through... I just pray that they get proper healing & see what an impact they have on all of us. 😩🙏🏽🙏🏽 & whoever reading this, many blessings & love to you & your family❤️😘

[@staceywatkins1445]

Thank you Bri Akilah and many blessings to you and yours as well.

[@sayitloudblcknproud]

As a mother of a 12, 14 and just turned 18 yr old, I can tell you that this series is a very difficult watch. I wasn't quite prepared for the levels of emotions I felt thoughout the entire program. I was devastated for the kids and their parents. I was 19 yrs old when all of this went down and I remember this case like it was yesterday. Back then, I viewed it from the perspective of a teenager and when they were convicted, I quickly forgot about them. I do recall feeling like they weren't guilty though. Now, as a parent, I see the true horror of this case and how it deeply impacted everyone involved, in so many ways. As a mother, I would lose my mind if this happened to one of mine. If you change your mind and decide to watch, brace yourself. If not, that's ok too. We as adults HAVE to teach our kids to never ever speak to the police without a parent or an attorney, plead the 5th, never sign anything. It's an amazing story though and I'm so happy they were exonerated. We just need to make sure, as a people, as a nation, that nothing like this ever happens again.

[@motch83]

U have to watch it, so u can speak about it. Otherwise this will continue to happen. U will be haunted, angry, hurt, but it's necessary. Days later I'm still thinking about it but it's worth it, and it will help when I have children, so I know what to talk to them about and how. Everyone have to watch it. Please do.

stacey watkins thank u love

Daksiezo you are so right! I will definitely have a talk with my brothers & my son when he is old enough (he only 19months) lol

[@stefanieafonso8560]

Outstanding work! Thank you for the history lessons!!

[@marinerselah1434]

Just saw it and thought how profound. I’m glad the truth prevails. It was excellently told. I never liked that word “wilding”. I cried for these men and wonder how many more like them who are forced to say guilty even when they’re not. Thank you Ms DuVernay for telling their story.

[@janelemberg2723]

A must see docu-drama for everyone. It opened my eyes to the the injustice done to these young men.

[@ladonnawashington1643]

Thank you Ava and EVERYONE involved in this storytelling.

[@expatlifestyle6069]

I was a teenager when this happened and as a Canadian black kid, it was the first time my parent felt the need to talk to us about when we stopped by the police. It’s heartbreaking......it’s so hard to watch but it’s such an important story. I’m watching it with my teenager because I need hi to see exactly what we’ve been talking to him about. Ava is a rock star!!

[@roco6166]

Ava, my sister..your voice and vision are so important! I could say much more but, I just want to say much love, respect and thank you sis

[@Nyufly]

Ava is just beautiful 😍💓

[@jabmwx6]

Brilliant series Brilliant acting. Very sad what happened to young men.

[@ganiaj87]

I love what she's doing & how she does it. Keep up the excellent work Ava👏🌟✊

[@tracyhughes5092]

WOW, Kevin was from Baltimore!!!! great to know!

[@anthonyl.kellyakawritedisw9662]

Mark my word, this film will go down as something much more than what we can comprehend at the present moment. In other words, decades from now they'll accredit a great change to this film. My hat goes off to our five magi's and our queen Ava DuVernay.

[@polotrey]

She's as beautiful as she is talented

[@pjacademic6471]

Thank you Ava! Keep transforming by exposing truths through cinema.👍🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@aquafina6544]

Ava, I love you! You are our voices! I fell in love with your work from Queen Sugar... You are a MASTER CRAFTSWOMAN! I look forward to seeing all of your work and im anxious about what you have coming! THANK YOU!

[@joanjulsaint8145]

Thank you Ava for using your talent to be the voice for the voiceless of our people. I really love and admire your work. Thank you

[@141Lav]

Queen Ava bless you I know what it must have taken to get this very important documentary/ miniseries made - Truth always comes out in the end 💯🙏🏾

[@brendab3095]

Thank you so much for telling "OUR STORY".

[@TheBlocker73]

She's doing great work and necessary work . Ava is beautiful and regal such an amazing woman , director, and creator bravo !

[@munecalinda7375]

Movie had me in tears. Great actors & the people behind the scenes. This movie was so greatly depicted. I hope that this movie will change the perspective in people in a positive way of what individuals of color go through. And what a sadly incredible situation these boys/men went through. I hope & pray that they all can live a great rest of their lives.

[@t.tsummer]

Job well done Ava great research facts are very important thank you...

[@robersonclr64]

Fascinating interview with the top 21st century director and artist. Bravo 👏🏾

[@Bothie22]

She’s so incredible! So happy to have her work among us

[@Charmedsas1]

Opened the vault and grabbed as much as she did🙌🙌🙌 yes you did ava, thank you, yes you did. Oh my gosh! I lobe her sooo much😍😍😍

[@mrscpjones16]

People please google Issac Woodward. He was a WWII veteran. Look what they did to him. Unreal. Please share his story with everyone.

[@CANDYSOULonline]

I thank God for her and how she displayed EXCELLENCE with this docu-series!!! AMAZING WORK!!! Such a sad TRUE story! I thank God that the men are still living and still working through what they went through this the best they can.

[@lakimburley]

Great job Ava, keep going young lady I will continue to follow your work.

[@cantweallgetalong]

I love that one question from a woman asking for her views on the quota system law suit against the NYPD. She answered she wasn't aware of it, but smiled and said, maybe that could be my next movie. Can you imagine her bias not influencing her movie in that story?

[@faafafineartist]

She is incredible. GOSH I'd expect in this day and age you'd have the film Lincoln center give more of a shit with BETTER technology to ensure the WHOLE interview - KNOWING there is going to be a Q&A situation needing mics/footage - would be MORE prepared and respectful of her time talking about a crucial story.

[@1014halifax]

Excellent interview, enjoyed the video!!

[@SandraSealySeawomanBDS]

Brava, Ava! I loved her choice for the title to reach deeper.

[@jellyfish4890]

This is the story we need to be hearing. Thank You Ava and everybody involved in this, gave me so much to think about our justice system.

[@PanhandleFrank]

Here's an alternative story. (Told by a Black voice, no less.) kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4qpc4WYoN-KiZY

[@mariagiuseppinasusan4937]

Brava Ava💯....very good work👏 ....(from Italy)

[@Dreadboi1990]

Just came out this week and it's getting so oooo much attention

[@pathymes9377]

I am gonna watch it AGAIN!

[@foxcee917]

She is incredible- Ava proves that God works through people 🙏🏽

[@tclay1122]

Awesome Awesome thank you 🙏 Ava

[@jojowilliams7573]

Thank you Ava💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@cami-loo108]

This woman will change relations between black, white, rich and poor. Keep doing what you are doing Ms. Duvernay

[@thechillgirl3524]

THANK GOD FOR AVA DUVERNAY 🙌🏾🙏🏾

[@noluthando6757]

Ava is right NYC of late 80s and early 90s was soo soo different. When I went to NYC four years ago I was shocked at even Grand Central Station - was unrecognizable. It used to be dirty, grimy and VERY scary. When you walked the streets of NYC in the early 90s, you felt like you were literally taking your life into your hands - chances of being hit by a stray bullet were really high

[@reennakaur1598]

Ava your a legend god bless you always

[@tiffanycarroll2256]

Ava please do a series on the the Atlanta child murders! 29 black children where murdered during that time and the person the police claimed did it ( they didn’t charge him with the children killing) is being released from prison soon.

[@9290SC]

Well done!

[@greyos6034]

"You didn't get to hear their voices at the trial." Say What?!?! That's so f#cked up!

[@blackgirlbeauty3931]

I love her Raw sophisticated spirit just hearing her speak...there is no wonder why there's so much talk on how awesome this series is I have not watched it yeah because watching shows like that really touched the sensitive side of me as I think about my brother's who are incarcerated and think about my son's as I watch them grow into young man it puts that fear in me as a mother of two Sons. But hats off to you Ava!!!❤❤❤

[@angelaalston176]

Great Interview

[@maurette1994]

Nspirational , Ty !!