When They See Us is a 2019 English-language series created by Ava DuVernay written by Ava Duvernay, Julian Breece, Robin Swicord, Attica Locke and Michael Starrbury. The series is directed by Ava Duvernay and produced by Kent Zbornak, Michael Schur, Ken Kwapis, Steve Carell, Lee Eisenberg, Gene Stupnitsky, Randy Cordray, Justin Spitzer, Charlie Grandy, Warren Lieberstein, Halsted Sullivan, Steve Hely, David Rogers, Aaron Shure, Steve Burgess, Jenna Fischer, Ed Helms, John Krasinski and Rainn under the banner of Harpo Films in collaboration with Tribeca Productions, ARRAY and Participant Media. It is based on events of the 1989 Central Park jogger case and explores the lives and families of the five Black and Latino male suspects who were falsely accused then prosecuted on charges related to the rape and assault of a white woman in Central Park, New York City. When they see us stars Asante Blackk in the title role along with an ensemble cast including Caleel Harris, Ethan Herisse, Jharrel Jerome, Marquis Rodriguez, Jovan Adepo and Chris Chalk. The music was composed by Kris Bowers. Cinematography was done by Bradford Young. The series has a running time of 64-88 minutes for each episode. The show has a total of 4 episodes during it's run of 9 seasons. and it received positive reviews from critics when it was released. Distribution rights for the series were acquired by NBCUniversal Television Distribution. It is based on events of the 1989 Central Park jogger case and explores the lives and families of the five Black and Latino male suspects who were falsely accused then prosecuted on charges related to the rape and assault of a white woman in Central Park, New York City.