When They See Us

Editor Reviews

• Penn Calderon

  Rating: 8

  8

  March 27, 2025

  Ava DuVernay's When They See Us is a devastating and powerful miniseries that tells the true story of the Central Park Five. The series exposes the systemic racism and injustice that led to the wrongful conviction of five young Black and Latino boys. The performances are gut-wrenching, and DuVernay's direction is masterful, creating a deeply emotional and thought-provoking experience. The series won a Peabody Award and a Primetime Emmy Award. It is a crucial work of art that demands to be seen.