Ava DuVernay: Trump's rhetoric responsible for 1994 crime bill

Ava DuVernay, creator of the Netflix series "When They See Us" on the Central Park Five, spoke to CNN's Christiane Amanpour about how Trump's rhetoric over the case was directly responsible for the atmosphere that made the 1994 crime bill possible to pass. #CNN #News

[@signedaleo1263]

They need to open up all the cases she was involved in❗️

[@kikijean4768]

Dutch Bitch Good point!!!

[@labshot]

Funny, Oprah nor Gayle has done a documentary on any of the police,prosecutors,or Judges....

[@loisking5116]

It didnt began with her.

[@jooseefroot]

@@labshot no those old bitches are too busy tryna kill Michael Jackson's legacy and interview R. Kellys sick ass

[@beingmeperfectly4560]

Lois King sure but we need to start somewhere.

[@samcook6603]

This film was deeeeep, I've never cried so hard!!

[@goldenleopard9778]

So did I

[@samcook6603]

@GamingWithMakiyah yes I broke down when Kory mama came to visit him and he asked if she could put anything at all on his books, and tears welled up in her eyes and she said no she couldn't, she was hurt that she couldn't do anything for him. That broke my heart for both of them...

[@sramoore0075187]

The 4th episode...damn! Solitary is not good. And I balled my eyes out

[@jamilmccall6553]

This simply means you have compassion and understanding, your purpose in this world is to leave it in a better condition then which you came into. My advise to all is to uplift one another. Peace and blessings

[@zairalizette3838]

Only reason i haven’t watched it.. I’m not ready to cry my eyes out for what was done to those young men at the time.

[@iceadonis6340]

Yup, the system is not broken, it's working perfectly...its an extension of Jim Crow Laws

[@MoorenaEl]

This is an extension of the 13th amendment

[@sahirygnobehi6448]

PREACHHHHH .. THAT'S THE WHOLE TRUTH 😔😔😔

[@aishiabooks]

facts

[@Littlething41]

Ice Adonis I must say, I saw this comment on another video and thought the person was trying to be cruel and funny by saying "the system isn't broken." Because we've heard it for years and "it makes sense." Then I saw how many likes you got even before hearing Ava's explanation and I was like, "What!!??!!" THEN I heard Ava's explanation WOW! When you stop and realize the laws that were created behind the justice system, WHY they were created in the first place, and for whom the laws were created to implicate!!!!! WOW just wow!!! smh

[@jamesrussell9124]

@spanish rampage they didn't commit criminal acts. They did real time in jail for something they didn't do. So your stupid ass comment makes no sense. This case isn't the only time black people got charged for crimes they didn't commit so what exactly is your stupid ass trying to say?

[@Mrobedi]

Ava DuVernay is iconic- thank you for humanising these men

[@AlbyNanaCady]

I concur

[@figphil2874]

Send your kids to college, to be a lawyer, better their future, before Robots take over.

[@petcharles1971]

She is no friend of Black men!! She is just like the Black lesbians who founded Black Lives Matter on the backs of Black men. These MeToo types are using the pain and suffering of Black men to push ant-Black male agendas!! You need to learn about that woman's politics before you get emotional about a documentary she made for financial gain

[@dealingthereal6922]

Pet Charles why don’t you teach us, instead of bashing and making accusations,

[@f.h.4552]

REMINDING people that they are human. Children

[@NAJErEa91]

I LIKE HOW THE REPORTER CHANGED HER WORDS FROM "JAILED FOR THEIR CRIME" TO "JAILED FOR THE CRIME " KUDOS TO HER!💯

[@mecarrenard8391]

Glad you caught that Freudian slip too. Very telling.

[@NJ-zg3lr]

“THEIR CRIME “ I HEARD THAT! “ “when they see us”

[@naeeve]

and, “making us see them...” it’s not forced, just presented

[@jamesrussell9124]

It's unconscious for most white people these days. A lot more of them are racist than they want to admit.

[@filmadcamp1512]

She is doing great commentary.

[@Idealia100]

Every single one if her cases should be reopened and reinvestigate. Every last one

[@monicaunity3838]

#investigateLindaFairstein

[@4oremoz]

As much as I agree with you. That will never happened due to time and money and also you can't make the very same ppl who implement the laws look bad.

[@monicaunity3838]

@@4oremoz Need to start somewhere .

[@Idealia100]

@@monicaunity3838 even if it is not costly to reinvestigate they still wouldn't do it because the courts hate to admit when they are wrong.

[@erikayahchelle1123]

They probably won’t do that but anyone convicted by her has a hell of a reason to appeal the verdict!!

[@haseleyes1]

Those young men should sue Donald trump. For slander

[@rickmanigault6447]

Why did Hillary Clinton and Obama accept endorsements from Linda Fairstein? She said they are still guilty

[@changedman7621]

@@rickmanigault6447 stay on point

[@liecrusher3506]

@@rickmanigault6447 she said she believes that Matias Reyes was NOT being 100% truthful, in stating he was the only attacker. They CONFESSED

[@Bieebsarehot]

And emotionel distress.

[@rickmanigault6447]

liecrusher What a bunch of crap. Hillary Clinton and Obama support Linda Fairstein despite her saying the 5 are still guilty. Why are they not the same as trump?

[@dkim6513]

They were children!!! Let me know that sink in🙏🏾

[@baylee_lane3392]

A smart black woman that's not a FOOL. They dont like this at all.

[@lionlove35]

I looked over and saw my husband crying...this story made us hug our boys tighter than ever.. they was looking at us like ..ugh. okay ...mommy and dad must just want some hugs😔😁this was beyond deep!!!

[@clarenceedwards2866]

No need to be apologetic, any caring parent would feel the same way; I am a grandfather and I would be devastated if something like this happened to any one of my grands.

[@NiaH8811]

My husband sobbed like a baby during the entire film! 😭😭

[@msjackson6131]

Hug them tight. I did !!

[@tatriceshipp9139]

Ironically this very thing happened too George Stinney. Except they killed him. And then 40 years later pardons him for a crime he didn't commit BTW. I honestly feel they will do the same thing too Travon and Tamir. Isn't it funny how nothing has changed but time?

[@lyricnicole8988]

Exactly 😔

[@blackAviator17]

That was a long time ago not many people know about him. It’s sad because after all we’ve been through we’re still divided.

[@Charles-tt3dr]

That's because Amerikkka doesn't give a damn about Black boys & NEVER has!! There will always be a disdain for Black boys in Amerikkka.

[@marycarter5547]

@@pearliecole9546 ,,,,You are spot on. It's crysat clear to see the REAL slogan is make America white again . These dog Fu*king, dog feces eating, maggots long for the days of what was.

[@charlesljones2454]

@ you're not living in the past if it wasn't exposed to people who lived in the era when it happened. It was basically swept under the rug despite the fact that the real perpetrator confessed and DNA evidence exonerated the accused. These things should be exposed to question the validity of this person's credibility in previous cases. To me that's what moving forward is about.

[@curiosityclan1222]

They need to teach stuff like this In history class!!!! I’ve never known about this trial until the Netflix series was presented🤦🏽‍♂️

[@sramoore0075187]

Yes they do. Unfortunately, there are a lot of people that lived through it that are ignorant. But, of course, a strong black woman did!

[@empresstina876]

Ain't gonna happen. Theyll keep teaching lies and glorifying evil racist as decent people.

[@evapellerin7741]

We need to teach it at home to our kids along with thei Miranda rights.

[@sramoore0075187]

@@evapellerin7741 Instead of just teaching them their "Miranda Rights" we should teach them what it actually means as well

[@truthseeker3909]

Hitler and the Nazis were forerunners of modern liberalism. The democratic left has an ideology virtually identical with fascism and routinely borrows tactics of intimidation and political terror from the Nazi Brownshirts. If Fascism Ever Comes to America, It Will Come in the Name of Liberalism’ Ronald Reagan Robert Carlyle Byrd United States Senator from West Virginia for over 51 years; FOR THE DEMOCRAT PARTY; Hillary Clinton mentor; praised by the KKK for starting and leading the klan in west virgin ; Hillary was sad that he died in 2010, she did a public speech about it DO you believe America is more racist now then in the 60's? It's not, obliviously, but the black committee are in worse shape. demo crated cities are the worst in the US; democrats need the black vote to win an election; therefore they make money and power if you believe you need them; they will make you weaker and themselves stronger. It's called big government. CNN is the most racist news in America the democrats needs 85% of the black voters to win an election; the cause and solution of all the black committee problems You are in the new Nazi party; that's why they need a "Safe space" they know a good idea kills their racist idea.

[@jakethomas3029]

Wow. I just watched part 4 of WTSU. I was born in 92, so I dont remember this happening. I'm shocked man. I'm of mixed race; I know the world and how evil the system/racists can be, so I shouldn't be surprised, but man... the suffering those kids went through 😭 Ava DuVernay is an absolute blessing to this world for the work she has done. People like her give me hope, in the face of all this evil. This show was brilliant in the way it illustrated the subtle undertones and motivations of all sides. The interpersonal workings and family/racial dynamics. The themes and the way she shows their despair (the 4th episode w Kory in particular). Man this woman is an artist and a saint. God bless Ava DuVernay and thank you for being a positive light in the world.

[@CoffeeGirl203]

I lost sleep crying all night. Those people responsible need to pay!

[@chynadoll77cyn59]

Me too I didn’t even finish the movie I walk out

[@khav11]

@@chynadoll77cyn59 fucking pussy

[@shirleyjbaker1096]

"System isn't Broken, System is working As Designed" #BYDESIGN

[@ItmeFatima]

I said that many years ago, I get alot of backlash.

[@brownieswithnonuts2584]

Sadly this is a correct statement

[@negralopez5025]

Absolutely true

[@BrookeAppleton]

💯💯🎯

[@Fearless-wi4ng]

Absolutely. I wish Black People would wake up to this.

[@signedaleo1263]

WHAT ABOUT THE DETECTIVES 😤

[@samaiyahamara6182]

Dutch Bitch ikr i been thinking about that!

[@stephaniecollier2003]

Yeah where are those mofos??

[@donesheldon5609]

We love ❤️ your brilliance Ava blessings 👸🏾🙏👸🏾

[@emilystevens6335]

she needs to help her haitian people. are any of the boys black americans? NO! she needs to be deported for trying to increase racial hatred in america to get out the vote for democrats.

[@terryhawkins8191]

Emily stevens You talk like a DAMN FOOL !! Be GONE BITCH...... Trump is ROTTEN and a RACIST FUCK.....a FACT NOT up for debate !!! HE'S an extension of YOUR ROTTEN ASS SOUL !!!

[@terryhawkins8191]

Done Sheldon EXACTLY.... WE NEED MORE TRUTH tellers like HER !!

[@emilystevens6335]

@@terryhawkins8191 yes we need her to get back to haiti and stop the incest, legal rape, and sacrificing children to satan

[@noblefriend7789]

@@terryhawkins8191 Truth teller? No. Read the Armstrong report on the central park jogger case.

[@illinoisbear]

This is why I support Kaepernick!!!

[@rhuttrho88]

@Jay exactly. Nothing to do with this.

[@annanderson1204]

Stevie Wonderz Deuteronomy 24 explains it all.

[@annanderson1204]

Deuterminy 28 EXPLAIN it ALL

[@illinoisbear]

@Jay say what you want about the man, but one you can't do is call him a liar. This 4 part mini series is a prime example. Do the research idiot!!!

[@illinoisbear]

@@annanderson1204 those are just words. Let's talk reality.

[@pwilliams4394]

Ava needs to be protected!! You know the powers that be are furious right now.

[@AKilahVamp]

AMEN

[@stephenkarmichael4709]

P Williams entertainment like film and music are so powerful! these men where released in 2002 and received money in the 2014 and now we are all outraged!!

[@educate3d]

Oh stop it. Lmao. Y’all sound foolish.

[@educate3d]

stephen karmichael only one stayed in jail until 2002. And he was the only one who went to prison. The others went to juvenile hall

[@stephenkarmichael4709]

Miguel Perry wtf is your point??? prison vs jail, they are still locked in a cage

[@Sharayah144]

I say they send Fairstein and the cops who coerced the confessions to Reikers island...along with Trump, Clinton and Biden. All cases overseen by Fairstein should be re-evaluated.

[@nobodysXghost]

what does it have to do with Clinton and biden?

[@valeedadavidson678]

@@nobodysXghost EXACTLY

[@missmaliamarie]

Amen!!! They definitely need to pay. Because cops and DA's do this all the time from before this case to the present. And judges.. knowing that ppl aren't guilty but will allow this stuff to play out in court and if the verdict is guilty will let it ride as such.. and Trump is going to get his soon enough. Mark my words. The trap you set just might be for you!. I do pray that black Trump supporters will see the errors of his ways... And all ppl for that matter and will stop supporting him ... A BLACK.... if that ain't racist..

[@marvinlundy4517]

Real talk what does Biden and Clinton got to do with this. Plz get the history and facts together, and most importantly get out and vote trump out of office.

[@mustafadagreat1031]

Fairstein is a good friend of Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden.. she's also a top Democrat donor..now let that sink in🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@icu4life240]

Trump spent 85,000 to slander the characters of these young men. He also pushed for the death penalty without any evidence that proved them guilty. He should be sued for the roll he played in this case.

[@monadejaneiro]

Trump was the reason those boys got death threats and etc... The interview was on vlad. They told it all.

[@rickmanigault6447]

Mona De Janeiro Trump was the reason? Did you see what happened to the women or the confessions?

[@rickmanigault6447]

Their confession would nullify that

[@monadejaneiro]

@@rickmanigault6447 Go watch the full interview that is 1 hour long that is on VladTV. Trump putting the ad in papers for them to bring back the death penalty is the reason they got death threats because there house addresses and phone numbers were put out to the public. Why you think he hasn't apologiezed yet?

[@rickmanigault6447]

Mona De Janeiro Saw the whole vlad video and lived in nyc at the time. The new movie put me on to some even more disturbing facts that led to further reading. The 5 should be the ONLY focus and the rotten system. Not the man who kicked Hillary’s arse. This could be a real opportunity to fix the criminal justice system and prevent more of these tragedies. The fact remains. They got death threats because they were black men who confessed to an unspeakable crime that happened. Many black and Hispanic people called for the death penalty and would do so this minute if a women was brutally assaulted and left for dead. Anyone accused of those crimes will get death threats. The five were compensated from the city. They deserved a lot more. They can never get that time back, but Trump doesn’t owe them an apology. I would ask why it was OK for Hillary and Obama to get endorsements from linda Fairstein who ALSO says they are still guilty? This is nothing but a political psyop at this point.

[@ruthameka]

If Trump is pro-life he wouldn't be taking out ads for the death penalty. They are pro-life for the unborn and not for the living.

[@WBrown-cg6kd]

Preach

[@ashablack2291]

He wants to kill us , then save them

[@Luvie1980]

Hence the reason the pro-life movement is complete bollocks!

[@lankytoe4703]

Pro life is for the purest being on the planet “the baby’s ” not for criminals But yes evidence is need for convictions and such but never talk about the baby’s 👶

[@liecrusher3506]

Anyone who understands bible lexxicology, knows there's a difference between "murder" and application of the death penalty.

[@bbkeepsitreal9863]

I turned on my TV to watch a movie and I end up watching that movie!! It hit home with me very deep it was the story of my life and my son went in prison at seventeen still in prison at 45!! All I could do was break down and cry still trying to hold on and it is 2019 it hurts so bad!! He's my only son going from me at a young age this is real right today 2019 I'm one of those mothers!! He's innocent!!!

[@SuperSpace2009]

BBKeeps ItReal God bless you and son! I hope he can get out to be with you! Peace to you!

[@bearkiels9032]

Oh dear, sending you prayers. That must be soooo... painful and hard to live through. I hope your son gets to have freedom soon xx.

[@In2uCon]

Heavenly Father, Thank you in advance for placing a hedge of protection around AVA D. Thank you in advance that no weapons that are formed against her shall be able to prosper. Thank you dear Lord for giving her the strength and courage to stand for what is right such exposing the evils that are specifically geared towards people of color. Thank you dear Lord for her wisdom and understanding. I ask that you will Continue to bless her with your wisdom. Please guide her and keep her. Heavenly father you love us all and see us all the same. Help us to do the same. You are a God who is above all and sees all. Nothing catches you by surprise. Glory Be to GOD. Most importantly bring peace to those of us who have suffered from the hands of oppression. Thank you father for what you have already done, in Jesus mighty name I pray Amen.

[@t.tenille4194]

In Jesus name!

[@munchiboo2842]

Standing in agreement!!!

[@vee3952]

Amen, thank you Jesus🙏🏾

[@wandakgossipz4641]

I agree Amen

[@jackeejones7334]

Amen. God is in control. "Touch not my anointed, do them no harm"! Just knowing God has His hands, on it all, gives me comfort.

[@bigceazer]

the Scottsboro boys of the 1980s. "Those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it".

[@figphil2874]

Remember who said that. Have we lost history. How can we remember, what we never knew

[@liecrusher3506]

Stupid comparison.

[@sherrisolomon8673]

The Scottsboro boys case was in the 1930's.

[@liecrusher3506]

@@sherrisolomon8673 I think the person was using 1980s as a metaphor, not to be taken literally. But still, a stupid comparison.

[@Juiceish1]

She is Absolutely right. The System is not broken. it was built exactly the way it intended to be built.

[@Juiceish1]

@J Audrey I never said anything about Trump you fucking imbecile. Think before you reply to my comments.

[@SP559Boi]

So they designed the system to target only certain blacks or minorities? Plenty of successful minorities in the county!! The design, was it to have more white people in jail or prison then minorities combined???

[@tuneunleashed]

@@Juiceish1 Bitch

[@lorenspagnuolo6892]

why aren't the detectives and the character played by felicity huffman IN JAIL?!!

[@clarenceedwards2866]

simple Loren, very simple: they protect their own; it's not about serving and protecting the community but serving and protecting themselves.

[@rosewoodjones7833]

Loren Spagnuolo At least that prosecutor is now losing so much. Black law students forced her to resign her position as a proffessor. Due to Social media response, her book publishers dumped her, and she can no longer sit on various boards, she's had to take herself off of all social media. She still thinks she did nothing wrong, and that the boys are still guilty!! Americas white racism towards black people is disgusting and supported as ever with this president. Kapernick, we stand with you.

[@liecrusher3506]

Because they told the truth.

[@liecrusher3506]

@@rosewoodjones7833 yet, WHO confessed, years later? A HISPANIC MAN.

[@rosewoodjones7833]

liecrusher ?? What's that got to do with anything?

[@PierreBurnaugh]

Sometimes journalist’s questions floor me. “Why did you feel you had to include that?” I would have answered something like: “Would you prefer I hadn’t, maybe when you make your own film you can leave important, telling items out. This was mine that’s why.” I admire DuVernay’s talent and grace. My new favorite filmmaker.

[@bpendarvis523]

Thanks for your post. an unintelligent question for sure. Well i will start with one answer "hes the President of the United States". Although It makes me sick to say it.

[@Leonaza7]

I wish his policies only affected his supporters 🙄

[@andrewgocken517]

We do too. too bad they don't. Fyi, your balls are showing.

[@paullopez3298]

so only black trump supporteers should be free of the 94 crime bill since trump reformed it and got rid of the nasty parts?

[@andrewgocken517]

@@amigojones5962 school man, go to school, they will take you.

[@goldenwarrior4727]

@@amigojones5962 You realize the low employment rates for black was because the encominc rates of growth that Obama created during his presidency right

[@amigojones5962]

@@goldenwarrior4727 sure I guess, following that same dumbazz logic, we should say everything Obama did was because of Bush. Don't be a tard, quit drinking soy and get laid incel

[@robertbataest4303]

Those guys are free now & HELL has a special place for that prosecutor!! She will have a demon as her room mate, HER RIKERS!!

[@sramoore0075187]

I hope purgatory exists. Because she may have been saved but she needs some time in timeout.

[@insidejah9293]

Unfortunately you need an actual soul to go to Hell, I'm pretty convinced that we are not dealing with being with Souls, IMHO.

[@mts4428]

Many of these racist people have children too and need to imagine their own children put into that situation.

[@warpsneed9338]

Orange Man so bad he travels through time.

[@covfefe1787]

I'm interested in cremation Gimmie your shekels

[@scottball6196]

I'm interested in cremation do you talk to aliens?

[@blackthanos5957]

Hahahahah

[@stagename1031]

Don't ask them real questions about real issues.

[@Chosen15642]

@Gerardo Medina says who... Do you know the prosecutor has lost book deals woman of the year her reputation has been ruined etc. What happened to Donald Trump?

[@no-orwelliandystopia]

The Netflix documentary was unbelievably shocking to the core.

[@therealplex5187]

Ava Duvernay is Intelligent, Talented, and incredibly beautiful. Sheesh!!!

[@MaxMisterC]

"You search for justice & what do you find? You find just us on the unemployment line. You find just us sweatin' from dawn to dusk. There's no justice, it's, huh, just us!" - Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five

[@ItmeFatima]

Don't forget Bill Clinton signed the bill. And many bills that enslaved us

[@MaxMisterC]

@@ItmeFatima So go comment on a KZbin video about Bill Clinton then, you asshole! FUCK OFF!!

[@dealingthereal6922]

MaxMisterC Beat Street, breakdown; uhraugh!!!

[@MaxMisterC]

@@dealingthereal6922 You MUST be soo OOOOOOLD!! 🤣

[@dealingthereal6922]

MaxMisterC or I could be about your age.

[@MultiSizu]

Damn that headache after watching the first episode. She did an amazing job!

[@mary-zm6ut]

Fr tho

[@DeAngelo1111]

Ava is so graceful

[@mjfedup6853]

What about your friend Oprah Winfrey who interviewed the jogger herself and said that she was glad they were caught👀

[@NZrocks]

Ava D, wonderful intelligent woman thank you for doing the grind, the work....your helping your country and people in many ways.

[@InsidetheEclipse21]

What IS "a black," Mr. Trump, and why are you so convinced that as a draft dodging silver spooner, you'd have it so much better as one? 🤔

[@sramoore0075187]

A black is his exact opposite. He is a person of privelage, a fake tan, and no integrity.

[@mewa4485]

I love Ava and how she gave them a voice

[@alberthazelnuts6372]

I saw the Netflix series & I couldn't sleep that night & my sister cried watching it.

[@bilialeilan9038]

I cannot watch the documentary, Ava DuVernay explaining the details about the five men really makes me upset about what these men had to endure at such a young age.

[@biohazardtrash1357]

Ava DuVernay, we see you sis 💪🏾✊🏾

[@ep7416]

What was CNN's view point back then? How did they report the story?🤔

[@rickmanigault6447]

Lots of revisionism. They lead the current charge against men “accused” with no evidence.

[@sansroyaltydecore9650]

Ava you are the apitamy on bringing this story out to surface. You and Don Lemon are truly sister and brother on CNN. Please continue your voice is much needed and appreciated.

[@Sawbuck]

"the bill was originally written by Senator Joe Biden of Delaware and then was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Bill Clinton." - Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act Wiki page.

[@tfrey947]

Crap News Network, Trying to rewrite history. Keeping the Uneducated right where they want them, eating from their hand.

[@tiffakang4525]

Wiki is not a credible source. Go find a peer-reviewed article or stfu.

[@lcjones4682]

The point is that Trump’s rhetoric influenced politicians to push for harsher penalties. Nobody said Trump wrote the bill. But affluent people like Trump have tremendous influence on politicians. Duh. Believe me black people heavily blame Clinton for signing the bill.

[@user-jg4ci4mf8w]

@@lcjones4682 Exactly!!! These idiots are totally missing the point based on their ideology and political views.

[@bobandy13]

@@lcjones4682 Exactly. But so many people treat politics today like "my team vs their team."

[@angelaparc]

You know what i'm thinking... the white guy who sexually assaulted an unconscious woman next to a dumpster got 6months(if i'm not mistaken) i feeel so bad how these men of color went through 😔

[@power-corrupts]

What's the penalty for the crime of treason?

[@bettythomas8660]

Low IQ

[@marieiqbal58]

Reparation reparation reparation. It's due for more than slavery. The loss of years of earning spent in jail from a false criminal justice system. reparations are owed for the atmosphere now!!!!!

[@rarity2006]

The American criminal injustice system that is tainted with enormous discrimination and prejudice which has been this way since its inception is now being exposed and laid bare in front of the entire world. Thank you for making this brilliant powerful and cinematic masterpiece

[@meccamorgan2999]

God bless Ava...

[@janetscott5452]

I wonder what the cops and everyone else that beat and forced these children to admit to something they didn't do, what are they thinking now and hiw many more innocent are in jail because of them

[@Scxoop123]

His OPPORTUNISTIC BUFFOONERY! 🤣 TEACH US AVA

[@BluDrop5]

Yup! Preach, sis!

[@marvelousmarvin4th]

Do not exploit the poor because they are poor and do not crush the needy in court, for the Lord will take up their case and will exact life for life. Proverbs 22

[@autumnharvest9627]

marvelousmarvin4th Amen❗️

[@tiffanyharris9972]

Thank God for you to bringing the truth to light... We have some continued work to do!

[@Strongmentality12]

As a black man I can't watch it...it's too much cuz I know what they went through

[@ogenesis]

Yes, ....a lot of people just cant bring themselves to watch it.

[@jordanthomas4379]

No you don’t

[@muffetnellon]

Trump hate can retroactively skew people's view of history.

[@atlantabrooklyngal]

So can the love for Trump as well.

[@muffetnellon]

@@atlantabrooklyngal True.

[@peggyjoseph6465]

I saw this Netflix series and my heart was breaking.and aching. I can't believe what these boys went thru this ordeal and for people to still think they're guilty.......shame on US.

[@sharonwright1631]

Well said

[@XNYDNTE]

@4 Fake what is that supposed to mean

[@sharonwright1631]

@@XNYDNTE it means he is not human lol

[@XNYDNTE]

@4 Fake if I couldn't read why the hell would I say what I that supposed to mean and why repeal women's voting rights you absolute idiot

[@XNYDNTE]

@@sharonwright1631 understandable

[@ticiao]

I don’t understand why DNA is not ran on all kits that are out there. Even if the crime happened decades ago if they have the DNA run it.

[@tyeshahwilliams6776]

Ticia o they claim it cost too much money 🙄🙄🙄

[@Stevespecs]

Truth is, it was the media that caused that injustice to those young men. What ever happened to journalism.

[@alexalmighty4775]

Stevespecs did Donald J Trump, the president of our country, in his 40s at the time I might add, not call for 5 wrongfully convicted 14-16 year old boys to be executed under the death penalty?

[@hadenwilson7278]

@@alexalmighty4775 no, he called for the punishment to be reinstated as a deterrent for "people who might commit these types of crimes." end quote. It was a blanket statement, not targeted at these 5 specifically.

[@alexalmighty4775]

Haden Wilson but he didn’t call for it to be reinstated UNTIL this heavily controversial case enraged entire cities. If Donald J Trump just has the resources lying around to place million dollar ads in the New York Times to voice his inhumane and barbaric opinions, then why hadn’t he expressed his beliefs during the trial of a more fitting candidate for the death penalty. New York is infamous for some of the most gruesome criminality and while The Central Park 5 was a very disheartening case there are crimes that exceed that in terms of immorality.

[@hadenwilson7278]

@@alexalmighty4775 The 5 are free, the hispanic that did the crime is dead, the 5 were paid reperations, isn't that what you people are always talking about? whitey giving you reparations like you were railroaded by a racist democrat judge and new york justice system?

[@ebgreenham]

MMXIX Music & Art Yeah Donald Trump basically said we should give the death penalty for people convicted of horrible violent crimes and rapes like this. And it’s not really fair to put all the blame on one person who wrote an editorial 30 years ago when the current events were all about crime and high rates of violence in the US. Emotions were high especially for New Yorkers at the time since the Central Park five was a local case. That’s a stretch to blame Trump for a 1994 crime bill when he wrote one 1989 editorial calling for capital punishment.

[@hardunkichud98]

Of course they have nothing to say about Biden lmao

[@markjwil]

Be careful. Don't fall for the Trumpster race bait. He printed full page newspaper ads in several cities spewing unconstitutional rhetoric of bringing back the Death Penalty and proving these boys guilty before they were convicted. Imagine if those boys were murdered by the Death Penalty laws Trump dreams about.

[@KarelleDIY]

Biden doesn't have anything to do with this Particular case

[@hardunkichud98]

@@markjwil In the 90's, Biden said we should give the death penalty to drug dealers.

[@hardunkichud98]

@@KarelleDIY Biden played a massive role in passing the crime bill what do you mean lmao

[@KarelleDIY]

@@hardunkichud98 REad my comment... I Said BIDEN HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THIS *PARTICULAR* CASE

[@alwaysincentivestrumpethic6689]

A truly heart breaking story !!! Oh dear America my country

[@SACULV4918]

America has become the Globe's Laughing Stock.

[@empathyisgood5189]

I remember when this occured, these poor kids never had a chance. They were tried and convicted before they ever saw a courtroom.

[@911rescueproducts5]

Y'all are living the lie!

[@Gary.Rollins]

God bless you thanks for showing the world the truth...

[@foznewloove2013]

still, he is the president, and people vote for him SAD

[@dirtynewyorker4542]

The audio turns down midday through the video

[@t.c.8212]

I made sure I watched it with my 16 year old I think it very important.

[@daniaa1602]

Wait Ava did Selma??? wow I love her

[@Bigmomma1224]

Thank you for giving the Central Park 5, a voice to tell their stories. Very powerful series. My heart goes out to the group of men who endured such horrific pain and suffering under the laws that supposed to protect them.

[@brittanydiane214]

Why are so many people ignoring the jurors in this case? They are the ones who sent these kids to prison! They held the key! They deliberated for 10 days!!!! The one juror that was not convicted gave up! He basically did the same thing these boys did! Tired, restless, want to go home... I’ll say whatever to get out of here! These 12 Jurors are to blame!

[@isetfrances6124]

Love this articulate, courageous daughter. "Opportunistic buffoonery" et. al. Go Ava, shielded in our protection, God's best.

[@isetfrances6124]

Gettin me ring like hers! Ahem

[@thechosenoneilluminati4380]

Reboot the matrix, something not correct with the program

[@the-potato-warrior]

The Chosen One Illuminati Is orange man still bad?

[@takethebluepillnottheredpi584]

Hmm🤔

[@BlastVerses]

lmaooo this is funny but also very true

[@alexperry1973]

I don’t like trump but we need to focus on the people who wrote the bill and passed it.

[@DeCurtaRican]

Alex Perry : We need to focus on Trump as well as the people who wrote and passed it. That means Bill and Hillary, Joe Biden, and a lot of other people.

[@l.a.s2029]

Alex Perry Hillary Clinton Joe Biden Kamala Harris

[@alexperry1973]

True hold all there feet’s to the fire.

[@sharonwright1631]

Joe B. help pass the law to protect Trump placed the ad to kill innocent children

[@carlwitt7950]

SHHHH, it was Biden who was directly responsible for the bill, and we're having a hard enough time convincing people he isn't the creepy uncle you warn the young girls about before a family gathering. We simply don't have the manpower to hide his horrible history as a lawmaker as well.

[@scottg4441]

Ava duvernay !! Amen

[@lakieshaolden3372]

Iktr!!!!! And the voice of the boys she was!!!!!!! Everything was very informative.....

[@PH-lr2mp]

Clinton did the 94 bill

[@CryLoudIsrael]

Thing is they thought this was a system that would never end. They thought that they would be on top forever. Yet they’re falling and past sins are being exposed.

[@zeynand4039]

Linda fairstein needs to be arrested and investigated. All her cases need to be reopened. #justiceforall

[@antoinettewood9898]

Absolutely!!!

[@Leonaza7]

By saying he is the least racist he’s confirming that he is racist.

[@pierretoussaint8426]

Yep pretty much it's like saying Reverse Racism you're admitting that it is racism

[@WBrown-cg6kd]

Thought I was the only one who got it!!

[@DjangoFett33]

What about Joe Biden? Hes the freaking architect of the crime bill, smh

[@TheactressCJ]

Can We NOT do "what aboutism" and focus on what happened? Injustice? Wrongly accused? Those things....

[@Sixstringman]

@@TheactressCJ no we cant, because cnn is blaming trump for democrat legislation from the 90's now. How fucked in the head can they get?

[@Scudzzorz15]

@@TheactressCJ Whataboutism does not include asking why they're blaming rhetoric when Biden wrote it into law. Can we NOT use whataboutism incorrectly? It's not a straw man....it's not changing the subject. It is a direct question about the exact intent of this piece. This journalist will be likely losing their jobs as well as well as the rest of CNN because of this absolute nonsense. Nobody wants to hear it except people that don't have a computer and can't just google what they lie about.

[@TheactressCJ]

@@Sixstringman he did have something to do with it. Just like every other influential white man or woman. But again..Trumps name would have NEVER been said had he NOT put a full page ad asking for the death penalty of five innocent teens.

[@TheactressCJ]

@@Scudzzorz15 it is changing the subject. Pure and simple.

[@battistimo]

Amazing that Trump passed a 1994 bill.

[@Beachdudeca]

batterista , Breaking News , Trump has been running the USA for 30 years :)

[@EarthenBrown]

Harry Truman, Doris Day, Red China, Johnnie Ray South Pacific, Walter Winchell, Joe DiMaggio... Trump started the fire!

[@battistimo]

Beachdudeca I don’t know. But it’s like CNN has a bias against Trump...

[@EarthenBrown]

batterista you don’t say lmao 😂

[@rocdaneweracap]

Can we look up racist Linda cases. Joe, Nacy, Bill, Hillary, Trump, Linda all love that crime bill.

[@buildthewallwiththewoke]

Written by Biden, passed by Clinton, Orange Man bad, Orange Man bad, Orange Man bad!

[@ZaNeCuDdEr]

You know...you could watch the movie before you make stupid comments like that...but i guess youre no different from the liberals who say "orange man bad"

[@buildthewallwiththewoke]

@@ZaNeCuDdEr Lol, no. The only reason this is on CNN is because Trump is getting more of the black vote than Republicans of past and the left is terrified. They know if they lose just fifteen percent or so of the black vote they're done. So the race baiting, the calls of "Nazi" and "racist", the endless appeal to the black community's anger and emotion will only become more prevalent as we near election. You're being willfully played.

[@ZaNeCuDdEr]

@@buildthewallwiththewoke dude idk where you get your info on but trump does not have alot of black voter nor is he getting a lot of black voters ...while yes trump did one or two SLIGHTLY good things its not enough. Nor substamtial for black voters to flip....maybe if trump pushed for reparation or something further..then You would be correct (but that's not going to happen)

[@buildthewallwiththewoke]

@@ZaNeCuDdEr Rassmussen has had him above 20% several times, more than any other Republicans of recent times. You prob wouldn't know this because you listen to trash channels like this and the other race baiters. And no, reparations is a disgusting concept. If anyone owes you anything it's Democrats, the ones who enslaved you, the ones who created the KKK to chase you down and kill you, the ones who created Jim Crow to seperate you, the ones who didnt vote for the Civil Rights Act to keep you powerless and then through propaganda and payoffs they convinced you the "parties switched", lol. Absolutely amazing.

[@TheMostHighDaughter180]

Is this “black and brown” phrase a political thing bc im sick of Black ppl in high places saying it all the time. Brown ppl don’t advocate for us🤷🏾‍♀️

[@TheRayvolution]

MelanatedRN Super Facts.

[@ikraam3183]

I think she’s saying Black and brown because one of the boys was Latino

[@c22tch]

There are more black people south of the border than here in the US. The majority speak Portuguese or Spanish. The slaves ships didnt stop just in the US. Even Mexico's 2nd president was black. Doesnt mean they cant be racist or bias towards us here (ex. DR ) but the justice system doesnt care when prosecuting dark skin people.

[@michaelschwartz8730]

There was never a question whether or not he's racist. It's why the "base" loves him so deeply

[@presidentmegtawma6845]

We do get tired of being called racist, by racists.

[@EvaAnika]

Ava Duvernay is the one beautiful celebrity Black woman who nobody seems to mention is beautiful. Why? Because her talent outshines even her beauty. Congratulations, sis. You are doing your thing in this life.

[@ginaarmstrong1388]

I was just out of high school and I seen tRump in that interview in the 80s and that is the #one reason why I don't like him!!

[@unitedwestand5205]

horrible, trump is just pure evil,pure evil:(

[@How_Lay]

By pushing to ban the criminalization of homosexuality globally? Or by preventing the combining of the 2 groups with the highest suicide rates in America? He's a business man not the devil. And no i didnt vote for him, nor do i support many of the things he does. But if you have TDS youre being manipulated.

[@tiffanycarroll2256]

We need a bill for lawsuits won against the police to come out of the police pension instead of tax payers. If anybody else cost their job millions they would be fired, charged, and ordered to pay something if not all back.

[@eddiesloan3470]

I would never want to trade places with these men. It was horrible. This is the unjust system for black people especially men. God bless them and help us all.

[@shoopshoop2399]

Two women I respect: Christiane Amanpour and Ava Duvernay.

[@rainwalker2254]

@Pinda Kaas Christine is one of the best reporters around. She has gone where others fear to tread. A brave reporter.

[@vanmeisner9613]

Omg. They hit new lows in their reporting every day. Sickening the hatred they have

[@TariusShinobi]

The System is now "James Crow Esquire Jr."

[@Pats007]

Saying I'm the least racist isn't the same as no.

[@anotherdingbat5769]

In his head he felt lika biGMaN??? A crooked, thieving, grifter in chief can NEVER be a big man!!!

[@bilialeilan9038]

This reporter Christine Amanpour admitted at 8:32 that she played a part in the conviction of Central Park Five.

[@brittanydiane214]

Jakeem Kesarr thank you. She skated over it pretty fast but Ava’s face got me! Most reporters then are still working. They need to make a public apology too! They are just as responsible! Not many, are bold enough to admit it. The one in the Ken Burns doc did, I’m glad he was honest.

[@bilialeilan9038]

@@brittanydiane214 You welcome and u are right at least she acknowledged she was part of the problem unlike the rest of these cowards.

[@mzwisdom7504]

Thank you Sistah Ava, for helping bring this mess to light. I remember this madness when it happened... I still have Articles from this. I always knew they didn't do this. We all knew it.

[@carladavis4500]

I'm an older white lady and early this morning, a black guy jumped over my 6 foot fence while I was in my secluded backyard, in my gown & watering my tomatoes. It pissed me off BECAUSE I know African Americans know better! I live in a small southern town that's full of white, gun-loving, Trump supporters so I actually asked the black guy if he'd lost his mind considering his skin color put a target on his back. I think he may have been running from someone's husband or daddy on the street behind me and jumped my fence to pass through my yard & get away. He was panicked, carrying his shirt & it was very early. BTW: I can't count the times that I've heard white people say things like --- just respect the law, just respect other people's property, etc. but I know there are plenty of times when African Americans aren't doing anything wrong and they are still targeted. I am trying to educate myself.