WHEN THEY SEE US broke me. (a review/reflection)

[ForHarriet]

I dropped some links for people who want to know more about our corrupt criminal justice system over on Patreon. Patreon.com/ForHarriet

[rdkirk]

My father taught me: Police aren't looking for justice, they're looking for an arrest; you'll do. The prosecutor isn't looking for justice, he's looking for a conviction; you'll do.

[sasasavage]

"If you know a black man who voted for Donald Trump, please tell him he is a clown." SAY IT AGAIN FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK.

[Siansonea]

One thing that struck me is the absurd idea that these five boys who are wearing perfectly clean clothes with a few grass stains were somehow responsible for an attack that left the victim's clothing completely soaked in blood and mud. The fact that Linda Fairstein and Elizabeth Lederer could look at those kids in their pristine clothing and think they just somehow avoided all of the victim's blood and the mud from the scene is beyond denial. They KNEW their case was complete fiction. Linda Fairstein obviously just wanted a quick resolution to a crime that is notoriously hard to solve. Her 'reputation' was on the line. So whoever got caught up in the sweep was who she was going to build her case around. Despicable.

And Jharrel Jerome needs to win all the awards.

[alexisgarcia]

Yes, YES!! You are the ONLY person that talks about Kori's sister. The most painful moment is when his mom and sister are fighting to get her out of the house. The fact Marcie tells Kori she loves him and he loves her. And the scene when he finds out that his sister was murdered and he broke down and cried from his inner core. It was the realization he's truly alone. Broke me.

[nicolenicole]

The entire Korey story destroyed me. I just wanted to hug him and love him. I’m tearing up just writing this. It was difficult to watch even harder to process.

[morgainenyc]

Ava DuVernay did an amazing job. The series was tough to watch, but necessary.

[theajayieffect]

is why we wanted YOU to weigh in. Hands down, one of the most thorough reviews I've seen. Thank you for this.

[mermaidtingzzz]

"A-DULT! RAYMOOOND!" 😂😂😂 had the SAME reaction. I was like "😍ooh😯wait😐no...😍but😬focus! 😐Serious subject...😏Google later."

[TheAngelinaSummer]

I still can't stop thinking about Korey. He crosses my mind every day.

[Altajp]

Every black parent should sit down with their teenage/adolescent children and watch this series. Talk to them, inform themand educate, because even though this happend 30 years ago, injustice towards black people is still very real.

[elaineanderson]

Linda Fairstein and Elizabeth Lederer needs to go to prison. I think the legal system should go after both of them like they did Bill Cosby. For example losing all their jobs and going on trail.

[SuburbanKween]

Korey Wise's story broke my heart. I am shaking with rage over what happened to them and their families.

[animalife]

It’s a wonder that Korey even survived. I am so proud of him really. My heart breaks for him. His experience haunts me and I can’t seem to get him out of my mind. And some many young male black children are placed in these survival of the fittest prisons! Hell holes really.
I would encourage everyone to watch the 60 minutes “False Confessions” to truly understand how police are able to get these “confessions”.

[conniechoward]

You guys the other prosecutor Elizabeth Lederer teaches at Columbia Law she needs to be fired

[MultiGloria]

that scene when Kory asks his mom to visit him more, i had to stop the episode to cry and hug my dog, i needed a second

[ashlyninthetardis]

I have never been so broken by a series. Every episode broke my heart. Amazing response.

[lorenalareyna]

I think more than being angry/ok with Raymond selling drugs it’s showing that he had no other option. As a society we force people who are ex-cons/felons to re-commit crimes(or in Raymond and may others case-commit their first) as their sole survival option. We don’t provide them with a way to get a stable job or housing. I think Ava said at some point “we have to fear recently incarcerated people bc we know we’re no rehabilitating anyone.”(paraphrased).

[Sharday]

Just think if Reyes never These men were still wronged. Yusefs mother made me upset when Koreys mom tried to reach out to have their sons communicate. Yusef was the reason Korey was there! Appreciate the story from Avas vision. As hard as it was to watch, imagine going through it.

[HunterBoyleReacts]

yeah... you *know* what the guard meant...
it means what it means. Korey was abused by guards and the inmates.