The 'Before They See Us' is based on the real - life case of the Central Park Five. Five black and Latino teenagers were wrongly convicted of raping a white woman in Central Park in 1989. Their convictions were a result of a rushed and flawed criminal justice process, which included coerced confessions. Eventually, after serving years in prison, they were exonerated when the real perpetrator was identified.
It made society more aware of the flaws in the criminal justice system. People started to question how easily the system can convict the wrong people, especially when race is a factor.
The real story in 'When They See Us' shows the harsh realities of the criminal justice system and how it can fail. It follows the lives of those affected and their journey to seek justice.
The real story in 'When They See Us' centers around the lives of these young individuals who were wrongly accused and the impact it had on them and their families. It highlights the racial biases and unfair treatment they faced.
'When They See Us' takes inspiration from the disturbing and controversial Central Park jogger case where five young men were wrongly accused and convicted. It explores the impact of this injustice on their lives and society at large.