When They See Us... A Few Thoughts....

First let me say that this project was very well put together and presented. Kudos to the entire team and all those who played a role In creating this project.
So here’s my reaction to the new Netflix limited series “When They See us” centered on the events surrounding the Central Park Five. There is a spoiler or two however this is more so a conversation about the events surrounding the Central Park Five as opposed to a series review.
Two additional notes. When addressing “Antron” I kept calling him “Antoine”. That’s the name of an old childhood friend so I kept saying the wrong name.
Also I misgendered Korey’s sibling. Apologies for any confusion.
A very hard watch but so many layers to unfold and conversations to be had.
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[@m-4136]

Linda Fairstein should be put in prison for the rest of her life

[@kevinboone2178]

The other monsters in this case, including the monster who shits and pisses in the White House, should as well.

[@depresseddisaster233]

all of them!!!!!! allllll

[@calum8375]

She needs killed

[@lashaydavis8593]

Yes the dirty bitch must pay

[@Indielox]

Everyone involved 👎🏼 They Didn’t get punished at all

[@shanelp7489]

Jharrel Jerome needs an Emmy period for playing Korey Wise!

[@toombs6287]

Yesssss

[@forevermissbeautyxo]

An Oscar as well!

[@shanelp7489]

forevermissbeautyxo Hopefully does in the future! Oscars are for movies and the Emmy’s are for tv programming. So this series on Netflix will follow under the Emmy category.

[@keesimo]

Yea true

[@shanelp7489]

______ you ain’t never lie. Sad that us black people don’t have our own shit. All the black tv stations are own by white business broadcasters anyway.

[@CandieP]

If anyone can watch this entire series without dropping a tear, you are strong beyond belief (or maybe you may lack empathy🤷🏾‍♀️). Part 4 was incredibly hard to watch.

[@ljones2120]

Was useless - no words can express

[@akeemahcodrington2894]

Agreed. 1 through 3 were so difficult to get through, but 4 absolutely 💔 my heart in 2.

[@jarelanderson1787]

Definitely episode 4 broke me

[@1sotrue]

Candie P I'll watch this doc on my vacation in two weeks the last thing I don't want to do is go to work angry yet sadden by the justice system

[@CandieP]

1sotrue I wouldn’t recommend you watch it if you’re going away on vacation. It will totally mess up your mood. But if you will be local during your vacation then watch it but you will need to take breaks in between because it is a lot to take in all at once. 😥

[@AllenLewis]

I watched the whole series last night and it's so sad what happened to those five boys. The Justice system is really messed up. Those dirty cops, Elizabeth and the other lady all need to be in jail for what they did to those boys. Tangerine (Trump) needs to be held accountable for what he did. Good Video.

[@laceyg8008]

As much as i want to watch it i can't. I'm extremely empathetic, my little heart can't take it! 🖤✊🏿🖤✊🏿🖤✊🏿

[@bbombay62]

The justice system ain't messed up. The white pipol that run it are messed up.

[@pearlspassion7675]

I especially don’t understand how Yusef was found guilty when he didn’t even sign a statement

[@quandadon5882]

Crystal Bates because korey said his name on that tape I think

[@AyeishaN0Curry]

The fact the DAs, Judge, Officers and Trump are still hellbent that the wrongfully accused were freed and got paid. Central Park 5 breaks my hurt. It’s no different than my grandparents remembering Scottsborro

[@oaknyno]

I once heard a real cop say, "Admission is culpability," so it's law enforcement's tactic to ride a lie until the wheels fall off. That way they can't be implicated and/or prosecuted.

[@AyeishaN0Curry]

Amaunet that’s sick. The system tells us to tell the truth but can’t follow their own motto. Smh

[@mariak6470]

I was a teenager when this happened, I remember it well. This was really my eye opening to how Black males are treated in the judicial system. I remember crying when they were convicted. Parents of young Black and minority children should sit down with their kids and watch this.

[@Charmedsas1]

Oh my God. Hearing your point of view of antron as a man is truly illuminating, I say that because of the Oprah interview where he said he feels broken and he has so much issues. Thank you

[@irishkc93]

I read on Twitter,some people say the scenes where Korey gives cookies/candies it means he's giving the cops sexual favours

[@plsbelieveme]

That is exactly what the "candy" symbolizes. You are correct.

[@sonyablessed]

I cried the first episode! I'm trying to get the courage up to watch it. It's very difficult!!

[@user-dq9rr9mv3f]

i binged and cried the entire day.. Def space them out...

[@MyBubblex3]

R omg me too, my whole energy was drained

[@lovelybliss5111]

you can look it up korey has a learing disability

[@breckwarren6142]

Welcome back man! I just randomly found your review, like what I was hearing, and now I'm a subscriber. Oh and I'm a co-host on a podcast called Hero Nation on Facebook under the umbrella organization of Geek Therapy. We shine a light on under represented super heroes in pop culture and comic books. I know earlier in the video you talked about trauma and the traumatic experiences that the Central Park 5 went through, well we cover trauma and awareness in our way. Keep doing what you're doing man and I'll keep watching and listening.

[@sefakorfiadjoe7404]

This should be shown in schools and colleges all over. America needs to see this and it should never to happen to anyone else.

[@NikNik0123]

You ain’t lying about needing a break in between episodes. I’m watching this video after just finishing episode 2. It’s too much. I Will move on to episode 3 shortly. But this is some heavy subject matter to say the least. God bless those men.

[@PGHDude]

I am an author and film reviewer. I am currently writing a review/commentary about this mini series for my website. I just wanted to let you know that you captured a lot of my thoughts and feelings on this topic. I will be citing you in my publication. Thank you so much for posting this. Peace and positivity to you.

[@who818]

The guards are the devil in our flesh

[@jasonedwards243]

Just found your channel and thank you for your analysis and reviews. Always factual and educational. Big up from the UK!!

[@stephaniechristopher4384]

CM, you are well spoken and have researched in-depth. Well done

[@19832006]

The bomb of osage avenue and let the fire burn are a few documentarys about the move movement. Both on you tube

[@sd1349]

Those Monsters tortured those Kids. Plain and simple.

[@lovejoy4465]

The thing that blew my mind was that The woman said she didn’t even remember what happened So who said it was black kids!? who said it was Five kids!?🤔 They had a “LIST” of possible suspects from where though!?🗣 The victim herself didn’t even tell them anything 🤷🏽‍♀️ because she didn’t even remember They literally created a case out of thin air😢🤔 that’s some scary shit That’s not even the worse part the worst part is that Til this day they stand by their actions😔

[@pearlspassion7675]

I’ve noticed in other cases that sometimes the judge can override the jury’s decision 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@fantasia243645]

I had to stop when you talked about this young man sitting IN JAIL for 3 years because a trial was not started and his parents could not afford bail. 14:54 Yep, I need a break.

[@TrueMiThompson]

How about the Groveland Four 1949 same thing happened. 40 years later 1989 CP5!.

[@awesomelyblack1435]

You better than me..., bro in the first 30 minutes I had to turn it off, it's like I saw myself in those boys. That's the first time empathy stepped in my spirit.., I had the same feeling when I watched passion of the Christ, as a Christian I felt some kinda way how they did my savior that spirit came over me in the same way with this series

[@dbd254]

Wow so fuck all the other murdered brother and sister. Passion of Christ really, to each his own in regards to religion but this movie had no one who looked like you yet you had related to it enough to have empathy but you cant for the thousands of murdered black people.

[@yoitstonytone7790]

Damn bro. See I'll watch something like that and my tv will end up broken. I'll get really angry with watching that

[@JanaeMecheic97]

Korey Wise omg I cried, cried, CRIED! I just wanted to hug and hold him...They were babies man 😢💔

[@mariak6470]

Janae Ceaser me too! I cried when this originally happened and again watching this movie.

[@serenityvalley3251]

I was heartbroken by his story. All of the boys upset me. But his story hurt the most.

[@karsynrosemichaels2103]

Just babies💔😠🇺🇸👀

[@1258za]

I cried so badly because I couldn't bear to watch the whole documentary with my family is so heartbroken to me this lead detective of SUV should have been out doing her job correctly of she would have found the real rapist and killer she could have saved a lot of The Other Woman lives but she's just cured about media attention and being a big-time races and because of that five young boys lost a childhood and their freedom and Corey are headed to worst oh my God how could this happen

[@hebrewqueen9280]

I felt the same way. I am so angry I want to torture the folks who did it to them. The day my husband back down to a white man is the day I will kill his ass myself. I am soooooo tired of racism. Even though Korey is older than mr, I just want to coddle him.

[@ShernoneM]

It drained all my energy...throw the whole "justice system" away

[@ericwilson2632]

The political and economic system for black people

[@justanotherabc8888]

I'm wanting to know how or what can we do to change this system. Protesting, or voting ain't it.. I'm really sickened by how our people are being treated in a country our ancestors physically built.

[@malaniclark1618]

The justice system for black people has already been thrown

[@ThePatbarrett]

I'm watching this and then after a while realised there are no quick cuts or edits. Just spewing insights and thought provoking statements at 100 mph. You are wise beyond your years.

[@nubianqueenyada]

You mean the injustice system?

[@majornija]

The craziest thing to me was how none of them knew each other. Yusef and Korey were the only ones who were friends. Who meets up with 5 strangers to rape someone? How does it happen?

[@mermaidtingzzz]

Right! Apparently the innocence of black people is more unbelievable to these people than the ridiculous story they fed those children. I've only completed episode one [taking my time with this one], but watching Linda and the other detectives SEE how their story made no sense and that there's no way it happened the way they imagined, to see them then strategize on how to change the story instead of accepting the apparent truth of those kids innocence was rage inducing and just plain scary.

[@majornija]

The Little Blerdmaid I’m still amazed at how they were convicted on absolutely NO evidence. None of the boys confessions even lined up together. This is a true miscarriage of justice and I’m still hurt by it.

[@majornija]

v. w. I agree!

[@majornija]

Iris E I saw a comment on Twitter that said the boys were still guilty because they were at the scene of a crime. So does that mean everyone who was in Central Park (which spans over 843 acres) that night is guilty too? It’s insane what people will say to make something wrong right.

[@ashablack2291]

They think we do crap like that because they know that they do crap like that.

[@donnagray6125]

There were also officers/prosecutors who knew the children were being manipulated and did nothing. Particularly the DA at the end who became the saviour. Why did she not fight for justice at the beginning.

[@DunDone_IT5252]

That bothered me also! That DA knew they could not have done that and sat back and watched them create suspects...the evidence didn't even make sense to her but she never fought for them

[@themoneyinclination]

I’m surprised that people are surprised. These practices are still being practiced today!!

[@hepwo91222]

BS story, police and prosecutors did their job, CP5 the real story, they are guilty.

[@deshanaewilliams2464]

@@hepwo91222 lies. It's been proven not what they try to make the it look like it was then. You must be one of the people that was involved that did this damage

[@hepwo91222]

@@deshanaewilliams2464 no, I am familar with the case though. Patrol cops arrested the boys for robberies and assaults around the park. One of the boys told them he didn't kill her. Another said he just got laid. Passerby finds the jogger and then the boys makes written and video confessions with parents present. Guilty!

[@joymosley8997]

Korey is also partially deaf and as he said doesn't read well.

[@EstherOlagboye]

Joy Mosley that jury was dumb af🤦🏾‍♀️

[@MissTiffee619]

And he had a learning disability

[@joymosley8997]

@@EstherOlagboye I think they knew something was fishy but was too afraid to act on it. I mean how could you not. Especially with their being no evidence tying them to the crime. I think they were too coward to do the right thing. Like everyone else involved.

[@HamboneDJ]

And that breaks my heart even more! Like he had no chance and the police and that trash lady of a prosecutor all need to be put in jail for the rest of their lives!

[@jasonnabors1330]

HarlemBornKittitian I was thinking that about the jury like maybe the police threatened them but i don’t think the jury can be by anybody besides other jury members

[@TheMorganVEVO]

It’s also worth noting that Matias Reyes (the real rapist/murderer) went on to assault several more people and even kill someone as a result of those boys being scapegoated. 🤦🏾‍♀️ Smh.

[@hepwo91222]

Matias Reyes committed many additional crimes, but the CP5 did rob, assault numerous people and they did rape the jogger. Much of the DNA evidence was inconclusive. A semen soaked sock matched Reyes, doesn't mean the CP5 are innocent. They confessed to what they did and told the cops things the cops didn't know at the time. Guilty.

[@parkjimin6367]

hepwo91222 you obviously don’t know nothing about the case 😂................you joking right 🙃

[@hepwo91222]

@@parkjimin6367 I know facts on the case and I am not basing it on emotional fictional movies, media hype, or pandering politics. CP5 were and are GUILTY

[@sweetnbliss]

hepwo91222 you’re not basing it off facts if ur saying the dna is inconclusive when it MATCHED reyes not the poor innocent boys. you are basing your beliefs off of racism shame on you.

[@deshanaewilliams2464]

@@hepwo91222 no it didn't. Non of the men knew each other. And was on the other side of the park and wasn't even the same time as the rape.

[@reneehaa9684]

What they did to the boys was just evil

[@DeeDee-828]

Period!! Children at that...none of them handled the situation like it could be their own child! Only the officer in prison who looked out for Korey thought of him as if it could be his son going through it. Smh 💔

[@cld244]

@@marj6377 Ducky Darkstar She is evil, we are not all like her.

[@atlantalady5592]

From the very beginning, they treated those boys with no empathy or concern. They were kids. The police, prosecutors didn’t care about their age, those kids were nothing to them.

[@mattja52]

They see us as natural born predators.

[@atlantalady5592]

mattja52 It’s pretty hypocritical how they turned the tables after they began as predators

[@naturistfred]

Children can't waive their rights to an attorney. I was stunned. This whole case would have been thrown out in 2019.

[@atlantalady5592]

Henry Wimberly Exactly, so true

[@atlantalady5592]

Fred Morris . Should have been thrown out.

[@sphillips1725]

I watched all 4 episodes Saturday. I cried off & on in episodes 2& 3, but episode 4 broke me down. I remember when this happened, and now I’m a mother of 2 teenage sons and the thought of this happening to them is unbearable. I pray for peace for all of those men.

[@cashcrew]

Yea part 4 was hard to watch

[@neeuqamilam1170]

Did you allow your sons to watch it? If they are old enough to understand it.

[@sphillips1725]

Yaa Malima No, my sons didn’t watch with me, my 15 yr old daughter did though. I told my sons to watch it. They’re 18 & 20, but they naively think that it couldn’t happen to them. I listen to a podcast called Wrongful Convictions, so I know this happens more often than not.

[@ShePressure28]

I agree.

[@user-dq9rr9mv3f]

@@sphillips1725 watch it with them... they really need to see it...

[@Recklessboyz-]

The fact that the jogger was white is why this case got so public. If she was black or Hispanic it wouldn't have been that viral

[@honeybdream]

Mo Jang Around the same time in NY- there was a black woman around the same time that was raped & thrown off a roof. Died. The media ignored her story‼️

[@natashaboyd1815]

honeybdream OMG, never new of that

[@beau1207]

Hispanic isn’t a race. What you meant was if she was a black Hispanic no one would’ve cared.

[@Recklessboyz-]

@@beau1207 lol anything other than white skin 😂

[@corazoncubano5372]

You should have seen how the press reported this. The city was ready to lynch these boys.

[@minim.u.i.2443]

"You can't buy your way out of oppression". Teach Calvin!

[@kaylyntay]

But the fact that Korey went to the precinct FOR Yusef and Yusef didnt even acknowledge him whn he got pulled out by his mama...that pissed me alllll the way off

[@arnoldfulton484]

Not much has changed since 1989, 1965, 1955, 1865, 1619

[@jeannetteduette6704]

Arnold, That is an inaccurate comment. I am 67 years old born in 1952 both parents born in the 1920s in the South. A lot has changed for the better for American Blacks in the USA. Stop misrepresenting the truth. Do your research and stop parroting what you hear or read in popular culture. Seriously, study your history!

[@joymosley8997]

Arnold I agree with you. Maybe things have changed individually but on a whole this is just history repeating itself. It's the same as the Scottsboro Boys and Emmett Till. And for anyone who is more offended by your comment than by the way these gentlemen have been treated by the judicial system, they especially need to check their racism.

[@fairroe6975]

Miss Jeannette Duette should take her own advice. "Seriously, study your history!"

[@boxgaming281]

@@jeannetteduette6704 Nothing has changed...TRUTH IS TRUTH!!

[@D13vest]

2019, look up chanel lewis, the only difference is the victim actually died

[@vanessa_90]

Wow great review Calvin. You broke this story down beautifully. Well done. 👏👏👏

[@jameswilliams-lg7hf]

These is why as a parent of a blk child you always drill in thier head to ask for a lawyer over and over again.And you as parents don't be stupid either.

[@JennHayden]

to say something like that you clearly havent watched this series and you definitely don't know their story. over the last 30 years. smgdh.

[@jameswilliams-lg7hf]

@@JennHayden lady i been keeping up with this story for 30 yrs.If you are blk and being interrogated you don't say anything but i want to speak to my lawyer and that will stop them from asking more questions.This is something that you have to know and teach your kids especially boys.The reason i said parents don't get stupid either is a lot of parents will do just like these parents did and allow the law to play on thier ignorance.If you confess to a crime you're not going home.Know your rights and DRILL it in your kids head over and over until it sticks.

[@JennHayden]

@@jameswilliams-lg7hf once again. ONCE AGAIN. I WON'T REPEAT MYSELF. if you have been keeping up with this story for 30 years you would know what you just said does not apply to this case. point. blank. period. it pisses me off people like you continue to spread misinformation when all it takes in a google search to correct oneself. how much is silence worth when you are beaten to a pulp!!!!!! how much is your knowledge of the law worth , when YOU STAY SILENT and don't confess to anything and still get convicted. IF YOU FOLLOWED THE CASE LIKE YOU SAY YOU DO YOU WOULD KNOW THIS. you have been following it for 30 years yet you don't even the most basic facts in place. SHAME ON YOU! i will not allow their story to be in vain by allowing ignorant comments like yours to exist without resistance.

[@JennHayden]

@@jameswilliams-lg7hf if you came on here and said you never heard of the case or don't remember, understood. but don't say you follow the case this whole time and don't know this. speaking on your high horse oh drill this into your kids head. you are as toxic and detrimental as the media was to these boys.

[@jameswilliams-lg7hf]

@@JennHayden i have followed this case for 30 yrs and i can tell anybody willing to listen tell your kids if the police pick them up for any reason you don't talk to them...lawyer up and after that all conversation must stop.Not only do u not lie but you don't tell them nothing.

[@JNYC212]

BUT BROCK TURNER IS FREE! LET THAT SETTLE IN....

[@ItmeFatima]

Riiiight!

[@imanster5713]

The raaaaaaage I have about that is so fucking heavy

[@slj3332]

His daddy has wealthy and a lot of money to throw around.

[@marisolforonda6811]

3 months only. -Even though there were two witnesses and the casé was clear as day!!!!🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@hannah-ruth]

That part when they were talking about how “boys will be boys” is only used for different boys... and not them. They mean rich white boys. They are seen as having more benefit to society than men of color. It’s disgusting. Brock Turner was literally CAUGHT in the act.... HOW is he out walking around?!?!??

[@lumilabiyi]

The woman Felicity Huffman played needs to sit in prison, she irritated me so much. I was so upset watching it, I nearly cried 😢😭. I loved the portrayal of Korey and Kevin 💕🙏🏾

[@raineyj560]

Hopefully her guilty plea with the college shit will but u know it won't

[@annmariebusu9924]

Rainey J no the person she was playing. They don’t compare.

[@georgiasweetpotato7170]

@That big one 🤣l😂o😅l 🍻

[@dangerzone5828]

Korey had it the worst

[@93soby]

I nearly threw my coffee mug on the TV when that homicide detective confronted her after 14 years and she kept denying it and lying her ass off. What a bi$ch!!

[@b4real2me]

My question every time I hear about cases like this is how do you give back these people their lives!?!?

[@luvburden5743]

Money.. and a worthless apology

[@themoneyinclination]

YOU CAN’T

[@Docmananoff]

Everyone who played a part in robbing them of their youth needs to be locked up for the same amount of time those boys got.

[@luvburden5743]

@@Docmananoff agree

[@b4real2me]

@@Docmananoff if you or I filed a false police report that's a crime and punishable by law. We can receive time by bars and/or a fine. However #CancelLindaFairstein and the police filed false reports and yet she's still making a profit off these men's lives by writing books... SHAMEFUL!!!

[@lindathompson7512]

Thank you for reviewing. I personally am not strong enough to watch these type of series (When They See Us.) My heart almost broke in half with khalif Browder story. I knew personally.2 black teenage boys 14 and 16 got falsely accused in 1986 and.sent to Riker's Island. They never came back the same. They were a walking shell of themselves. One got on crack after Rikers.. Twenty years later When I found out I was pregnant with twins black boys I moved from NYC 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 ride scholarship to 4 year 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 with black boys to teach them their real rights and experience as a black boy in America. When my 2 friends came home from Rikers, you can tell they went through hell and their story got stuck in my head and soul when I was pregnant so I made it my mission to prepare and educate my boys so at least they have a chance in this world. So I love to give them boys ( my 2 friends), Trayvon M, and Khalief B a shout out and your lives were not in vain your lives made a difference and a positive change in our future young men.

[@MrWR1GHT]

Please watch and watch with children to see how they view this experience with what they see in their every day lives.

[@elwandaj]

If you have children, you can't afford not to see it.

[@kevinboone2178]

Interesting. When I think of South Carolina I go back to: Strom Thurmond, a monster and U.S. Senator who -- and I'm certain of it, as there is a God -- when his eternity beckoned, descended into Satan's warm embrace; to 1968 when thugs from the SC Highway Patrol killed or wounded 27 student protestors at SC State College, an HBCU in Orangeburg; and to Charleston's Emanuel AME Church, where, in 2015, nine prayerful men and women were massacred by domestic terrorist Dylann Roff. Though no place is safe for Black folks, I've traveled there twice, to Columbia in the summer of 1968, where the KKK had just burned to the ground a Black church nearby where my family was staying overnight, before traveling to an uncle's Marine Corps graduation from boot camp at Parris Island, and last year to a resort on Edisto Island and to Charleston -- here I toured, among other venues, its restored old "Boone Plantation," which was eery and unsettling, and I didn't sleep well that night; to my knowledge I am not related to that place, but...

[@woody1188]

I don't think I can watch this bro, I'm so glad for your in depth commentary on the series. Great video

[@user-dq9rr9mv3f]

I can't bullshit you, this was a very hard watch.. I can certainly respect you not wanting to watch, but out of respect to those boys, watching is the easiest thing we can do...THEY LIVED IT..... get ur box of tissues, get ur teenagers, and watch together...

[@mariak6470]

Please watch it! It’s painful to see, but worth it!

[@Rabbittavo]

It's hard but worth it to know.

[@DunDone_IT5252]

@@user-dq9rr9mv3f well said!!

[@monicar6991]

Woodrow McGrew I can’t watch it.

[@tracey8385]

OMG so glad u mentioned the MOVE bombing. I’m from philly and nobody talks about it and I wish somebody does a documentary on it

[@user-dq9rr9mv3f]

yes I agree....

[@NatalieMcCroy]

tracey scorpion PBS did a documentary on the MOVE bombing a while back. You can watch it on amazon. It was very well done 👍🏿 www.amazon.com/Let-Fire-Burn-Michael-Ward/dp/B00HXT6O4C

[@tracey8385]

Jessica Marie 1985

[@tracey8385]

Natalie McCroy yes i seen that and it was good i would like to see it done in movie form like when they see us

[@NatalieMcCroy]

tracey scorpion would love to see that too!

[@kimberlywatson9866]

All of it was hard to watch but Korey was the hardest.

[@chaosgamerr9793]

Then why did you put to emojis of trying to hold back its laugh?

[@kimberlywatson9866]

@@chaosgamerr9793 I didn't know it meant that I'll remove it.

[@Kiahlaflame]

RIP Khalif I loved how they incorporated the struggles of fitting back in to society after the system spit them out. From the inexperience, filling out applications, having check ins and curfews. So many themes Great video

[@kevinboone2178]

Here, HEAR.

[@johnbrown577]

Like Trayvon Martin's friend. She was done so dirty.

[@shamidkpzd]

They really did. Tried to make her seem like she was stupid to discredit her.

[@luvburden5743]

Right he asked her could she read ... Like wtf out of all questions

[@butterfly-pf8lj]

Yes she was

[@honeybunch0128]

@ohsevenone did you seriously come to watch this video to spread your bitterness? fortunately you are not likely to be subject to the same treatment as black people by the criminal justice system so just go somewhere else you have nothing to complain about and nothing to relate to regarding this matter.

[@hazel3023]

You're truly amazing young man, thank you for sharing your acknowledge , please keep telling the truth, your parents, I know are very proud of you.💞

[@charlotteziggy8353]

I was just thinking the same thing about him.

[@artheaux666]

My inner momma broke out, I couldn't hold back the tears man. Damn. I work in a white space, and I know there isn't anyone there who cares about something like this, so it's hard to find someone to talk to about this. Its just a hard emotional watch that everyone needs to see. Everyone.

[@irobbartist6093]

how do you punch somebody in the back of their face 😭😭

[@soblu3]

Lol...i hollered😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@peppermintpattie6006]

I was thinking the same thing. That has to be one hella of a punch!

[@LangBellsChannel]

Reminds me of those old cartoons.

[@Kiahlaflame]

like THIS

[@andreajohnson1330]

IROBB Artist that’s what I said😂😂😂😂

[@rosinabelzile2169]

I feel like the settlement wasn't full justice, the corrupt individuals in the justice system were never charged, they broke more laws than the boys did...and there is actual proof they did...they should each individually be held responsible..this goes beyond malpractice, or negligence...should be tried as criminal...

[@CameraemusicTV]

Jharrell Jerome was soooooo good omg

[@naturistfred]

The old Kanye West would have hated Trump after seeing this documentary. Wake up, Kanye. Wake up.

[@junito3112]

Fuck Kaney West and his tinted Blond hair ass and his bitch Kardashian man

[@cartoonlover4479]

it's like the scotsbro boys reincarnated

[@AyeishaN0Curry]

Cartoonlover 447 💯💯

[@joymosley8997]

Exactly

[@jessicaj8083]

My exact thought!!!

[@MemoryChronicles]

I just don’t understand how another human being can do this and not have a conscious? How did these detectives, prosecutor, judge sleep at night ??? How??? How??? Over what?

[@akeemahcodrington2894]

Yes, l watched on Friday and have been in a very deep depression since. Wish l had maybe broken it up.

[@luvburden5743]

Damn.. ion wanna watch this then..

[@ms.ladybug6186]

@@luvburden5743 right!.. watching things I have to do something to change my mood & vibes after..seeing things like this!

[@akeemahcodrington2894]

@@luvburden5743 l understand how you feel. While it was difficult to watch, l think it should be required viewing. Those boys didn't have the choice to opt out of their situation. The feelings that l experienced pale in comparison to what they had to endure, so l almost felt like it was my duty to to power through the rage, pain, overwhelming sadness, etc. Without a doubt a miscarriage of justice. The system failed them and l wanted to see just how that unfolded and all the players involved. I'm just so happy that despite the hell they went through they are all incredible, resilient, beautiful kings!! Do what is best for you, but l think you should at least attempt to get through it. It really is a masterpiece. Ava did that!!!!

[@shawannabd]

Definitely worth the watch! In parts and maybe do something lighthearted afterwards. I watched into the spiderverse with the kid to get out of my feelings.

[@kikisampala661]

I hope your ok

[@shaedee7427]

It happened in NYC again but people not looking into it. His name in Chanel Lewis the media call it the Howard beach jogger

[@dsmrn5759]

Yes, My sentiments exactly!

[@raineyj560]

Facts!

[@thereportshowsshewasnotlyi1434]

Yep!

[@genevab.howard7860]

Exactly right!!! You can clearly see, this young man is not capable of murder or rape. I hope his family continues to fight to clear his name

[@dynrgal]

I am 48 years old. I am a white woman. I remember this case vividly. The false narrative, was insane. I am so happy the truth is being told. Your analysis is great. Unfortunately, there still is a lot of change needed . Bless you

[@ljones2120]

Agree had to watch over several days couldn’t binge - it was one of those that had to force myself to finish because their stories deserved to be heard- thanks for the video!

[@adfmo2195]

L Jones definitely agree on forcing myself to watch something like this because their stories should be known and heard... my spirit grows more and more sensitive the closer I draw to Christ and especially after having children... I might to need to wait a while and “prepare” myself.

[@planetvnus]

i had to take breaks between every episode to watch something happy :(

[@aishiac7371]

I appreciate your commentary. I can't watch this. I KNOW, what goes on in prisons and I can't fathom watching young kids going through that. My heart goes out to them..

[@user-dq9rr9mv3f]

our kids, teens, men and women continue to go thru it today still... As unpleasant as it will be, it deserves our attn..

[@aishiac7371]

R My heart isn’t strong enough to take this.. I have a very soft soul and I’m afraid if I watch this I’ll be depressed for awhile..

[@nielsenmakaba5777]

I am the same way....I watched the 1st 2 episodes and I was depressed for over a week...like just felt overwhelmingly angry...I still haven't finished it and I really don't think I can...

[@MoesTube1]

Linda Fairstein became a popular mystery writer based on her experiences which makes sense since had experience making up s**t. She won an award for her writing but it was rescinded after protests over her involvement in the Central Park Five case. So basically she's lived a pleasant existence since then.

[@ljones2120]

That POS (sorry to curse) and that Elizabeth Lederer justice was delayed but not denied. Drag both for filth as they KNEW those young men were innocent.

[@1cartix262]

The fact that it took the real rapist and murderer to tell the truth and have more decency and compassion than the detectives , shows the state of their heart was at

[@tiffanyfoy1039]

Idk but there is something about you that just gives me hope...keep doing what you're doing☺🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@tiffanyfoy1039]

@______ ok so I can't have hope in other people? Dude I have hope in myself,my girls,my family and some of the children I come across..stay in your lane youngin I got THIS 😚☺

[@okaygee4132]

The sense of security and CONFIDENCE we gain from a father is something that I didn't fully appreciate until my father transitioned. Your commentary on that hit hard. 😭

[@cias_food]

I’m so sorry for all they went through but, korey Wise😭❤️ my heart broke for him. I wish I could hug him. This is gonna stay with me for awhile. God bless them all. Jharrel Jerome was fantastic.

[@TENOVISION]

Watched it Saturday night all the way through, still can't stop thinking about it. Episode 5 was Heartbreaking & Life Altering. Beginning to End.

[@JennHayden]

punk azz troll.

[@iamlola]

there in no episode 5.

[@Ssa53367.]

@@iamlola you know what he meant 🙄

[@dangerusscurvs4709]

The reason why plea bargains are pushed: " However, if you plead guilty as part of a plea bargain, you will have a blemish on your record, possibly for the rest of your life. You may not be able to have the conviction expunged. Even if you do have it expunged, there may be certain exceptions where certain individuals may still be able to access this information. Therefore, your decision can foreseeably follow you around for the rest of your life."

[@honeybdream]

Dangeruss Curvs Also it's cheaper than a trial.

[@PoliticalAbstract]

Antron’s Father really pissed me off ugh I actually can’t blame Antron for never making peace with him. His father just fed him to the wolves.

[@cb4311]

I haven't watched the movie yet, but I think blacks need to sue this country for racism! 🇺🇸

[@nh5739]

There is no legal basis for that claim. We do have a solid claim for reparations, and not just for slavery. A country should protect its citizens and America abdicated its responsibility to us, and they deserve to pay($$$$) for said abdication.

[@cb4311]

@@nh5739, The one thing that I have learned in life by watching white people is that anything can be challenge and sue in our justice system ⚖ and blacks have a tons of evidenced of Injustice in this country. 🤔 🇺🇸

[@alexn.2901]

OR for crime against humanity

[@cb4311]

@@alexn.2901, The only problem with humanity is that everyone has not been subject to oppression. 🤔

[@alexn.2901]

@@cb4311 According to the U.N. a crime against humanity is "any of the following acts when committed as part of a widespread or systematic attack directed at any civilian population, with knowledge of the attack: a. Murder; b. Extermination; c. Enslavement; d. Deportation or forcible transfer of population; e. Imprisonment or other severe deprivation of physical liberty in violation of fundamental rules of international law; g. Rape, sexual slavery, [...] forced pregnancy, enforced sterilization, or any other form of sexual violence of comparable gravity l; h. Persecution against any identifiable group or collectively on political, racial, national, ethnic, cultural, religious, gender grounds j. The crime of apartheid" As you can see, it doesn't have to be everyone.

[@rodeorose5565]

It didn't help that Felicity Huffman played Linda F.

[@naturistfred]

Felicity is a good actress. She made me hate Farstein. Glad Netflix didn't shelve the series due to Felicity's legal troubles. I had no idea her role was so prominent in this series.

[@jessicabrooks590]

Felicity was in it

[@moniquejanel]

She did a great job tho

[@Alice-rn4bi]

Felicity was fantastic in this series. She gave us the true Farstein. Look, Felicity admitted to her guilt and wrong doing with paying money to help her daughter get into college. On the other hand aunt Becky is still claiming her innocence. Farstein got the ball rolling to convict the 5 young boys and Felicity played that Evil witch(I can't even call her a woman) who is a racist along with the cops. I have no problems with Felicity.

[@justanotherabc8888]

@@Alice-rn4bi Please don't insult witches like that. That bitch was/is the devil. a straight demonic, leprosy laden, devil.

[@jerica7365]

You never fully understand how corrupted the system is until you watch this series. After watching all the episodes I was angry that these kids lost their childhood because the police saw an easy target. No amount of money could ever heal the trauma they dealt with and the time they lost.

[@KimberlynCrawford]

Kory has a hearing disability. He is a very gentle man.

[@juanitaf.m]

This mini series... whew! I will say I loved the component that Jharrel Jerome played Korey Wise from boyhood to adulthood. They were all BOYS when they were sentenced and that part of them needed validation and protection. We can't look at it as "lost". It must be recaptured and preserved so we remember this can't keep happening. This movie highlighted that so much for me. I had so many tears, emotions, and questions with this movie. I knew the facts of story but this definitely stirred up something different in me in a different way. I was literally screaming at the TV when the prosecutor brought to light that Korey had been truant for so long and THEN wants to make him read and is SHOCKED when he can't read that damn forced signed confession. The city needs to pay so much more than the settlement that they did, and a portion of it should come via that incumbent jester in the white house...

[@011mph]

Every single defective involved in this should be in jail. They knowingly and purposely ruined the lives of these boys. They didn't do their job AT ALL.

[@atlantalady5592]

Can’t watch it. Great commentary as always.

[@ladybug1393]

Atlanta Lady 🙏🏾

[@RecordStoreDeva]

It difficult to watch, but I got through it. Great movie, but don’t want to see it again.

[@avasd59]

Me neither. I won't even attempt to watch it

[@boxgaming281]

Their stories deserve to be heard/watched!🗣🗣🗣

[@jb3702]

@@RecordStoreDeva yes! I'm glad I watched it with my son but can never watch it again. It did however, made me think of how I can give back.

[@rockiar06]

I cried my eyes out on the last episode and wanted to throw hands after the first.

[@majornija]

41mil is not enough!

[@raineyj560]

Lawyers fees alone divided by 5, I see 5 mil each, if that!

[@majornija]

Rainey J IF THAT

[@TobyIsAWoman]

I couldn't even watch your video to the end, when you started talking about Cory I couldn't take anymore so there's no way I could watch the Netflix series. I'm a black South African woman but seeing the manner in which the American "justice system" handles black boys and men my heart breaks. Being black in this world is such a unifying experience. I feel as though whenever black people encounter each other in a white world there's a nod. I may not know you, but I get it.

[@Topg1]

Ntombi Nom you did better than me. I can't watch this movie. I might become so enraged I will destroyed my furniture

[@MyBubblex3]

❤️💔❤️

[@KyriaLovesApologetics]

Thanks for the warning. I couldn't even watch the Khalif Browder story (I was traumatized by just reading about it), so I know this will definitely traumatize me.

[@dsmrn5759]

I cried so hard with his story. With two sons it literally touched my soul.😭

[@KyriaLovesApologetics]

@@dsmrn5759 I didn't even watch the movie yet I cried so hard hearing about it and watching the interviews 😭

[@dsmrn5759]

@@KyriaLovesApologetics Me too, I could not bring myself to watch the documentary. I just don't think I could ever be prepared enough to watch.

[@taymeeks1910]

I actually remember when this all happened! I was 21 years ago ~1989~ Brought back horrible memories 💔 Cory Wise story had me 😭

[@bpendarvis523]

Thanks for your post I was 25 and I can remember the fear back then. It bought back vivid memories. The news was saturated with this story. An Inveesment Banker rapes by a pack of animals. The media fed the horrible narrative. The series is a must see but heart wrenching. Blessings to all of them especially Korey Wise.

[@taymeeks1910]

Bridget Pendarvis ♥️🙏🏽

[@winluvwinluv3734]

Tay Meeks so was I, and I remember Korey Wise face I never forgot his face out of all of them.

[@taymeeks1910]

winluv winluv Exactly 😞

[@hacheleylegagneur8995]

Corey turned out to be the these boys blessing so if he didn’t go with Yusef and ended up being convicted as well, He wouldn’t have been met Reyes in jail after 13 years and Reyes had that guilt deep thing into himself and be hey man I gotta tell the truth of this man is stil in jail because of me.

[@BAKERY_CLOSED]

I'm so glad you spoke on Antron's father and how he, essentially, failed his son. That part probably pissed me off the most. Antron was in a picture perfect position. He had his parents there to protect him from the beginning and instead of asking for an attorney from the jump his dad allowed those men to berate that kid all because he feared losing his job (according to the series). That really got to me man.

[@diamondsse03]

To admit fault or apologize, leave room for others to request their cases re-opened. They don't want that. They will never accept accountability.

[@carlabanks2784]

God be with these men. Remarkable men. God Bless Ava Duvernay for all the work she is doing.

[@kyeevans5335]

It hurt me to the core that he sold his son because he had a past and let his past affect his sons future. Till now the sun says he dose not speak to his dad. But wow!! these police were so wrong and outta order.

[@JaSmineLea217]

I read Kory was deaf in 1 ear so he was behind in learning

[@mspierre10100]

I wonder if any of the victims got any therapy? Especially Corey?!

[@divinedesigndiscover3683]

It’s hard to understand how the 12 jurors came to one decision without any evidence at all..... it was so deep.

[@dsmrn5759]

Korey Wise is Deaf in one ear, that was his handicap.

[@raineyj560]

& he was sexually abused as a kid by a counselor. His pain is on a 💯 level

[@iconicmiyaa6615]

Rainey J how you know

[@dsmrn5759]

Because he said so.

[@jasminehill6312]

And he has a learning disability

[@MoniqueIsMyMuse]

*Antron!!

[@missruthie81]

I might get some hate for this, but... all I kept saying was the lady raped was an idiot for going running with headphones in a park in NY at night. Like. Be proactive for yourself. You have to be on guard for yourself. Be prepared. Don't go running in Central park at night with both ears covered! Smh

[@starcherry6814]

It was her usual route, that was supposedly the safer area of the park, and most importantly *he followed her* all the way from work! What you are doing is victim blaming, the woman is not the problem here. If it wasn't her he just would've went after somebody else instead. (which he did several times again) The problem is that a serial rapist/killer was able to get away for so long because the police purposely blamed the wrong people, instead of doing a thorough investigation.

[@PoliticalAbstract]

Actually that victim is an issue now because she still thinks those innocent men raped her.

[@missruthie81]

@@starcherry6814 predictable behavior, stalking... She was not proactive in ensuring her safety. I'm not claiming it's all the victims fault, but i do think she was naive to not consider the dangers and be proactive in her safety. Her actions still lead the innocent boys being thrown in jail... cause and effect. Just like the boys decision to go into a dangerous situation lead them there as well. ALL because of law enforcement racism and abysmal job at handling this whole scene/situation. As a woman I DO question why she would be so naive, but some ppl don't have the common sense or have had sheltered lives to consider such dangers. Which i wouldn't be familiar with.

[@missruthie81]

@@PoliticalAbstract isn't that disgusting? The fact she couldn't recall/claim any details from the perpetrator and then still claim the boys did it shows she was convinced into thinking this, and is set on it was those boys...

[@PoliticalAbstract]

@@missruthie81 She didn't deserve to be raped and brutalized let me just say that but she's becoming problematic. She became friends with the prosecutors and shit but she has no recollection of her attack. Yet, never once did she ever try to hear those men's side of the story. These men deserve so much more. They deserve happiness for the rest of their lives.

[@kikirogers8637]

Glad you're back!! Think I will wait a while on that it just seems like too much.

[@roussebidon]

I haven't watched it yet and I am still debating if I want to see it. Great commentary though!

[@POOKATKC]

Please watch, it's a must! This was the first time I paid attention to it because I was a little younger than these guys. I may have heard of them when it happened but didn't pay attention to their cases. And when they were released, it still didn't catch my attention like their actual story presented today. This situation definitely had my attention today cause I'm a lot older and have seen a few situations as I grew up and I fully overstood their emotions and how we as a people get treated past and present. You don't want to miss their story being told how they need it told💞

[@lisaqualls5719]

Rousse Bidon I think you should watch and definitely give yourself a break between the episodes because of the emotional impact. I was 21 yrs old when this happened and only knew what was communicated in the media back then. This film provided an opportunity for the story to be told by these young men and their stories should never be forgotten.

[@LangBellsChannel]

Take a break every few minutes.

[@corelle8055]

I had to watch this in doses as well because I was already screaming at the screen. A number of people really get me heated. I also want to point out the awesome mothers of the boys as well. They kept the faith and fought while coping with the outcomes. I was so invested in this series that much, by the time, it was complete, I was on Twitter just sharing my thoughts. Another twitter really hipped me and everyone to contact Penguin Randomhouse-the publishers of Linda Fairstein's books and Columbia U-the coward Elizabeth Lederer's employee. They need to be held accountable for fear mongering, racist statements and going on to having successful careers on the backs of these guys. #cancelLindaFairsteinparty Great review.

[@capricorn7nc]

I got through all four in one seating, but it was a hard watch. I think it should be something White people watch. Stop thinking these horror stories Black people tell you are fake. They are real and watching this was so relatable for most Black people I know.

[@kamalastromwall9275]

When you watch interviews of these men it's heartbreaking. Korey Wise has been destroyed. His PTSD is so bad he has a hard time answering questions and staying on topic. I hope he has a therapist. I just want to hug him and say, I'm so sorry for you pain.

[@ZandeKongo]

I watched all 4 in one go, and part 4 is when I just wanted to jump somebody. What Korey Wise went through was just evil.

[@Truthbetold718]

What did he go through

[@ZandeKongo]

@@Truthbetold718 Why not watch it and find out?

[@Truthbetold718]

@@ZandeKongo omygawddd i can't ..I can't 🙈🙈 and by the reviews I can't tell is going to be a real tear jecker

[@ZandeKongo]

@@Truthbetold718 It's worth a watch despite the intensity of the subject matter.