When They See Us: Joshua Jackson, Blair Underwood, Christopher Jackson on Failures of Justice

When They See Us stars Joshua Jackson, Blair Underwood, Christopher Jackson talk failures of justice.
Netflix original miniseries When They See Us-directed by Ava Duvernay-captures the real-life, harrowing story of the Central Park 5 and stars Michael K. Williams, Vera Farmiga, Niecy Nash, John Leguizamo, Blair Underwood, Christopher Jackson, Joshua Jackson, Omar J. Dorsey, Famke Janssen, Aurora Perrineau, William Sadler, Jharrel Jerome, Kylie Bunbury, Marsha Stephanie Blake, Storm Reid, Dascha Polanco, Chris Chalk, Freddy Miyares, Justin Cunningham, Ethan Herisse, Caleel Harris, Marquis Rodriguez, and Asante Blackk. The world premiere of When They See Us took place at the Apollo Theatre in New York City.
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[@Littlething41]

Black men being wrongly incarcerated is so common that the very interviewer is a black man who was wrongly incarcerated.....for a year. smh

[@blacktreemedia]

You caught that?! Exactly

[@Littlething41]

@@blacktreemedia Pretty unbelievable but I'm happy to see where he is and hope all the best for his future!

[@blacktreemedia]

Thank you. He is me

[@Littlething41]

@@blacktreemedia "Who is Yu? Yu is he!" Sorry from Rush Hour. Couldn't resist.

[@blacktreemedia]

@@Littlething41 your hilarious.

[@joannsenegal750]

I believe that when Lawyers Prosecuters and Judges knowingly put innocent people in jail they should be put in jail

[@lcjones4682]

Yep they should serve the exact same time as the innocent people they incarcerated.

[@feralbluee]

our legal system is so incredibly unfair to all poor and lower income people, it’s sickening - and tRump is putting children! in camps/jails.

[@AlwaysIllBlood]

@She Hate Me This. But at this same time, this also shows a major flaw in the judicial system.

[@thephoenix2176]

We all have the power to vote ppl like these in or out. . .Some of us ain't tired yet

[@rgood1204]

Put under the jail.

[@traceygrant3386]

The system is not built for people of color. It never was

[@truthbetold818]

the laws were created to imprison black people, this is the 13th amendment in full affect

[@darrylgarrison1069]

All Facts.

[@holly5998]

Hats off to Ava DuVernay and all of the actors involved in When They See Us. What a compelling film and this was one of the most thought-provoking series I've seen in a long time.

[@TinaMarieJ]

Holly Agreed 100%. It definitely is

[@sharonbaltimore9132]

God continue to bless Ava DuVernay, she is an Angel through her work, God gave her that gift. Unfortunately I watch the movie for about 30 minutes and had to turn the movie off. It was just to sad, because to this day our black boys now are being shot and killed. Hope one day I can go back and watch the full movie. Love and prayers for Ava for her work, and to have counseling on the set was assume. Thank you Ava🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@xDeadlyQueen]

Serious note: this series got me to where I hold my sons even closer to me it’s just insane

[@astartejones4841]

SLAVERY NEVER ENDED...IT JUST EVOLVED...#ADOS

[@alphaomega55]

I'm clear on that.

[@patsystewart254]

Truer words....

[@hthtv3440]

#Devolved. 'Evolving" denotes Saneness.

[@astartejones4841]

@@hthtv3440 FEEL BETTER NOW?

[@astartejones4841]

@Stacey Donald EXACTLY AND EVERY CORPORATION BENEFITS .

[@MisssKayy]

Joshua is a great representative of our generation. I've loved him since Pacey!😂 Actually, since he played Charlie in Mighty Ducks.

[@CarlosGonzalez-wz8dl]

Yooo I Knew He Looked Familiar Lol Havent Seen Mighty Ducks In A Long Time.

[@CarlosGonzalez-wz8dl]

I Knew He Looked Familiar Lol But I Wasnt Sure. Guess I Was Right Mighty Ducks Is A Classic

[@shuwandafontes8245]

Baby Momma I love him!! Dawson’s Creek was my favorite show!

[@tacet21]

He was also great in the tv show "Fringe".

[@mzdannih8222]

That movie was an emotional rollercoaster!!! Looking back... around 89 I was in NY young now to see this story at 40 with a 14 yr old son!!! Man...I was mad, hurt and felt stuck for those parents!!!! Everybody done an amazing job!! But that Jherell (spell check) he played the mess out of that character Korey!! Man o man!!

[@PTLV-xv3xs]

The bail issue is in place to fill for profit prisons. You may not be criminal, but they will take advantage of you because you are poor.

[@dixiedeed4918]

So true

[@elaineanderson4891]

It is nice to see Joshua Jackson again.

[@jb3702]

Love Joshua Jackson!

[@Cutegirl8614]

@Titi Kay He sure is!

[@Luvie1980]

@Titi Kay Canadian

[@nyloves0216]

He has an amazing body of work I really think he’s a great talent

[@mrs.stewart917]

Rejuvenating people was never the goal of the criminal "justice" system.

[@lorraine96smith56]

Rehabilitaiting!

[@baderinwa1]

There is a presumption of innocence and yet you are arrested and then must pay thousands of dollars to be freed, prior to trail.

[@ObeyAmmalol]

Baderinwa Fola the American “justice” system

[@oRuTRa45]

"There is a presumption of innocence..." Only in theory. And even less so for US.

[@skyrobin4008]

Strange right...

[@cindychristian1700]

And they say there's no longer a debtor's prison! What do they call sitting in jail because you can't make BAIL!

[@loyalty4real934]

Baderinwa Fola if your black..lets be clear..

[@sonpacho]

_Go down to the court house looking for justice and that's what you find - just us_

[@rebuiltgirl3263]

Joshua Jackson is perspective is so refreshing and important

[@rogeriomaria2496]

EMMY please 🥺

[@yama5182]

rogerio maria ...don’t even care and it’s bigger than a bunch of rich white snobs giving their approval and handing out statues...🤨

[@Zeebo216]

I did 45 days...I know it's not anything in comparison to a year or over a decade...but doing any wrongful time is hard...the sad part is I was never exonerated...

[@janicecarothers5092]

I Think they should look at all the cases of Linda Fairstein. She wanted power and put innocence young guys in jail and she new it was not them. God kept these guys safe and a few angles. My mom use to say everything that is is done in the dark ion what these bad copy detective did should be held accountable. God still stands behind them. They need justice. Where are some the well known large talk shows who can help these guys get their justice to put there story out there. This bring me to tears when there is so much evil in the world. Fairstein and others who of higher power did this. God does not ugly. Can you imagine how many case these people handle. How many are innocent and fabricated stories by all the people who went along with Linda Fairstein. She not a godly women she is someone like the person in office. Jesus’s take the wheel and he has. I watched this movie and i am heart broken for the way justice system does not question and let it go. I’m praying for all five of these guys every day. God got you guy.

[@gorgeouslady5612]

So why isn't there anyone on this Earth who will stand up to all Judges! Lawyers! prosecutors! and Police officers!.

[@tobianitaperry6744]

Many are standing speaking and screaming as loud as they can voices and actions are not being heard but ignored. When we look at the bending of the knee to the flag instead of saluting what do you hear...

[@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.

[@Almediale]

Blaire Underwood!! 💜🙌🏾

[@rondaallen7211]

isn't he aging beautifully?

[@Almediale]

@@rondaallen7211 Handsomely and Beautifully 😊💜😜

[@alphaomega55]

Ikr.

[@valerieshaver2404]

Almedia Lee Exum , An absolutely good looking Man!!!

[@amyleach7387]

I love Joshua jackson... like just love him

[@bettinamcclendon9026]

Thank you ALL for giving a award winning performance!! Thank You Ave DuVernay for sharing this awesome moving mini-series !! I never knew so much when on behind the InJustice in our system!! I real hope that this is shown in ALL the School System and Colleges! There should be a Criminal Training for ALL PPL of COLOR!!!!! I was crying watching this program. Then is dawn on me THIS IS REAL LIFE!!! Some young MAN is being railroaded into JAIL as we speak!! NOW!!!! No Justice No Peace!! Please See and Tell your Friends to Watch!!! Now Jail Time for The PPL who put them in Jail... Lets start that bill..

[@CherryBlossomBlyue]

So this whole questioning minors with a legal guardian thing needs to fixed. That shouldnt even be legal. I know its illegal in some places, but it should be illegal everywhere

[@Nunee1986]

Thats why im confused. You questioned them without a parent so why wasn't the case completely thrown out?

[@MADKIDD623BHN]

It is illegal. ..they just don't care when it's us....and the country doesn't care either.....So no one will pursue justice knowing they won't get it..

[@camillesingh22]

Invoking change through touching the hearts of average ppl. Great work all around!

[@moreno_163]

I remember the guy on the left from the show Dawson’s Creek.

[@Reba247]

I think he was on Baywatch as well..

[@lindathompson7512]

I'm going to need everyone and everywhere to get on our social media platforms and give Kory wise a big hug and just hold him in our arms and let him know. #We SEE YOU. We see your pain, strength, humility and we love you and care about you. The justice system failed you but WE GOT YOU NOW Korey.❤️❤️

[@alishaanthony2789]

EVERYONE INVOLVED IN THIS INJUSTICE THAT WAS DONE TO THESE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES SHOULD PAY WITH their PATHETIC LIVES!

[@judiko142]

History has it's eyes on you! Shout out to the general Chris Jackson. Multi talented

[@jazzwilliams9895]

You continue to do great work! And yes When they see us is the most important series on Netflix right now!

[@blacktreemedia]

Where have you been?!

[@jazzwilliams9895]

BlackTree TV NY - Reporting on morning news.

[@blacktreemedia]

I’ll be there tomorrow. Same #. Hit me up

[@tclay1122]

Yes, the guy in the middle is right , this Justice System is an Insane Society!🔨🔨🔨🔨🔨🔨🔨

[@murieloduro1274]

Blair is my husband 😻😍🥰❤️🙌🏾

[@atlantabrooklyngal]

How is that possible I have not served him my divorce papers yet? 😁

[@TheHales]

That’s my frat brother 🤘🏾

[@murieloduro1274]

atlantabrookyngal 🤣

[@imanirivera8628]

Muriel Oduro well stop calling his phone because he’s sleeping

[@buddadaebabe6614]

atlantabrookyngal well we all married to him because I’m pregnant 😂😂

[@criscorona007]

One of the detectives that handled that case should of went to jail for perjury

[@TSquared2001]

This just scratching the surface

[@PcfulSol]

Lol I didn’t even realize that was Josh in the movie lol

[@xDeadlyQueen]

My soul is cringing for the interviewer creasing his shoes 💀

[@Zeebo216]

I did 45 days...I know it's not anything in comparison to a year or over a decade...but doing any wrongful time is hard...the sad part is I was never exonerated...which now is a major setback for me cuz I'm stuck getting dead end jobs...and for a misdemeanor...it was assault but in self-defense...but they treat me as a felon...I have yet to overcome this obstacle...

[@blacktreemedia]

Sad reality of many of us

[@angelajohnsonkeys4199]

Pacey!! Sorry... I've been trying to build up the courage to watch this... I'm afraid of how angry it will make me...

[@Littlething41]

I haven't watched it yet either. Look I toured the Holocaust Museum in D.C. and literally cried all day after leaving.

[@rb7007]

Blair Underwood is 55 this year! 😵

[@louise-yo7kz]

He looks amazing

[@rb7007]

louise I know! I had to laugh when the gentleman in the middle said he watched him on tv since he was little. They look the same age! Lol

[@Biboche23]

God bless them all. God is with them they are still alive and here to tell their stories. Ava again great job at bringing the truth so beautiful. The whole cast was amazing. Linda fairstein She’ll burn in hell for this. Actually all these cops and people who made these young men go to prison for so long when they knew damn well they were innocent all deserve to go to jail. And lets not forget at the time Donald Trump paid 85000$ ads in different New York magazines to ask for their execution before trial or anything even began. 6 yrs ago he was still tweeting about it and standing by it even though it was proven they were innocent. The same man that is your president right now! American justice system is so broken and scary.

[@Yukia76]

Dawson Creek 😄

[@VICTORIA-bq4fd]

Loved the interview but why is the interviewer wearing such goofy glasses

[@intuitivespiritmanifested4459]

Why does it matter???

[@LAmommy]

Those are classic 90’s glasses.

[@crystalmonroe2621]

Yesss hard to take him seriously with those glasses on

[@NoKapprio]

@@intuitivespiritmanifested4459 my doug might as well put on clown fit too

[@chrstn243]

Thank you! He looked a mess. Discussing a powerful series, & you come dress like you're ready to shoot hoops? He looks sloppy, & said sloppiness was distracting. This video will probably be seen by a million plus people, he chose to show up, and NOT show out. I had to listen vs watch. Let's represent better than this next time.

[@feralbluee]

i won’t be able to watch this. - for the same reason i never and will never read Anne Frank. - it just hurts too much. my gods, they were children!!!!!!! 😾

[@submissiveproviderstboth9485]

If those boys could endure ALL THAT THEY HAVE you can at LEAST WATCH IT! After all it's WHITE FOLKS that NEED to watch it THE MOST! The half asked question WHEN THEY SEE US is for WHITE AMERICA TO ANSWER! 🖖

[@emcanet]

Don't close your eyes to their suffering. That's why they are able to keep it going. So many turn away. Also, reading Anne Frank's diary is not as poignant if you don't see where she lived at that time. I had the experience of visiting the home. You take so much away from it. The horror others go through need to move people to act for change.

[@anthonytate1390]

Not about imagination, all about influence and conditioning of the mind.

[@nadialove2048]

I was looking for movies to watch on Netflix and came across this, I had no idea this was about the Central Park rape in 1989 until watching one third of the movie, I was 19 years old at the time when it happened, all the actors did a wonderful job, I had no idea they was free from prison already.

[@itscyberqueen13]

This is a very important piece and I think his glasses are very distracting and a bad decision on the shows part. That being said, let me move on and watch this because it is important.

[@metcalfhottie6305]

Lol, no you didn't😹

[@joy2theworld488]

Charlie De Omg what was the interviewer thinking?

[@keiwa-yourdreamvacationstl6537]

Looks cool to me

[@tymoe6284]

He would have been better off just flipping the shades down.

[@teeteeme5752]

😂😂😂😂 that's what I thought when I saw it because it's a serious interview but at least he asked and discussed some important issues...lol...

[@Unpopularopinion2024]

*IF YOU HAVE BLACK CHILDREN* *MAKE SURE THAT THEY KNOW* *TO NEVER EVER TALK TO THE* *POLICE WITH OUT A PARENT OR* *LAWYER PRESENT AND THAT IT* *IS THEIR RIGHT TO ASK FOR* *REPRESENTATION. THEIR LIVES* *DEPEND ON THEM KNOWING* *THIS*

[@hthtv3440]

@4:41 once saw a doc on the viking, the guy said in part "Back then we didn't have *the psychological evolution* to know that [THAT] was wrong." paraphrased. Til that moment? I had never heard "Crazy" being described so eloquently. When will full-on psychological Evolution EVER arrive? Chill, don't answer that. #rhetorical.

[@Luminousone_624]

What is the white actor name? I wonder if the person he played in real life when the prosecutor asked him to make a deal, did he?

[@imanirivera8628]

He’s from Dawson’s creek not sure what his name is though

[@Luminousone_624]

@@imanirivera8628 ty

[@sherlondabaskinsmith3286]

Joshua Jackson

[@Luminousone_624]

@@sherlondabaskinsmith3286 ty

[@TheQuietTusky]

Joshua Jackson he played Charlie on The Mighty Ducks movies

[@gorgeouslady5612]

So out of 7 Billion people on this Earth! Where is the superman Lawyer Who will fight for Justice for all people?.

[@theubcr2pbc863]

This guy apparently never watched QUINCY, CSI ain't nothing but QUINCY NC17

[@crystalmonroe2621]

Blair Underwood is just so fine 😍😍😍😍

[@capatga]

Blair Underwood looks so fine sitting there .

[@GlitznGlamourUS]

These reporters should ask Trump how he feel about the movie and his response about these young men in 1989? I would like to hear what he says. O and i he get amnesia or says that's fake news they should play the news feed he did in 89 about these young men. You know what, it just came to me; this will be mentioned in presidential run in 2020 when he is running for president again and probably during the debate! I hope so.

[@faafafineartist]

Sorry Joshua. WHAT YOU GET? is big business. Its not about human rights, or innocence. Its a business at the expense and lives of non-whites.

[@Skooh2000]

Panning bro...mono is your friend.

[@ILLGOOD]

Black suffering is a biblical prophecy! What did ya think? Something as big as black history suffering wasn't told in the BIBLE? Really? Hamites are the Africans. But who were the slaves? Who went into Egypt? What did God call us in the bible? The bible talks about different people in it. Who was our ancestors in it? Our history is there. We are not just current LIVES WITH NO DEEP HISTORY. People don't go extinct, bloodlines live forever. Our answers, is where we refuse to look. If our answers are in society, why are we still fighting? Shamed from and confused about God, but looking to a society that hate us and is the problem.....for answers and resolve. "Enemies don't save, God does!"

[@SmurkoOfficial28]

Should have got the main actors/producers at least.

[@filmadcamp1512]

Nah I like that Ava got all the actors in the show who played a part to do interviews. I want to hear it from their perspective.

[@trentonsmith4869]

Why, they were there helping along the way, therefore they were very apart of the story and these actors portrayed it perfectly.

[@blacktreemedia]

We got all the interviews right here, except Ava didn't have time to fit us in her schedule. Besides that got everybody else

[@DunDone_IT5252]

@@blacktreemedia Great job I watched all!

[@TinaMarieJ]

BlackTree TV well you guys did great. I love seeing all the different perspectives

[@flowerpink33]

Every time I think of what they did to that 14 year boy I want to just puke 🤮. Fix it Yeshua. We gotta stand together. We gotta do it

[@mariamyupperz7614]

Is that george washingston?

[@SmurkoOfficial28]

Wtf is this? 1:32

[@AquaAlecia94]

😭😭😭

[@stephyme1]

M Productions___ they were both looking at him like you speak

[@ayshahamu6294]

George Washington

[@boostmobile8200]

all 5 of these cats get no sympathy they was major rats and liars at that 👿👿😎😎😎