When They See Us - Netflix

BluegrassPoke

Heisman
Dec 10, 2002
43,614
90,232
101
As a former NYC resident this story pisses me off. That said, wtf, lets drag the President of the USA into the story? That was a big cheap shot.

Still, watch the 5 episodes and see how corrupt the NYPD use to be until Rudy G cleaned it up!
 

FMPoke

Heisman
Jan 12, 2002
65,191
17,892
113
Its when they see us. I believe president dumbass inserted himself into story by trying to organize a lynch mob and continues to bring it on himself by ignoring the facts and refusing to acknowledge he was wrong. It pretty much sums up his whole life.

Not sure Rudy actually cleaned up the NYPD. If anything he backed them in those type situations and exploited the racial climate of NYC to get himself elected.

The series itself has gotten pretty mixed review. It obviously told from the boys perspective and has received a lot of criticism but the basic outrage is justified. Likewise the five aren't as completely innocent as they are portrayed. This is a pretty good column on the whole issue and the danger of limited perspective:


https://theweek.com/articles/847842/danger-knowing-thing-about-central-park-five
 
Last edited:
  • Like
Reactions: Pokeabear

BluegrassPoke

Heisman
Dec 10, 2002
43,614
90,232
101
Its when they see us. I believe president dumbass inserted himself into story by trying to organize a lynch mob and continues to bring it on himself by ignoring the facts and refusing to acknowledge he was wrong. It pretty much sums up his whole life.

Not sure Rudy actually cleaned up the NYPD. If anything he backed them in those type situations and exploited the racial climate of NYC to get himself elected.

The series itself has gotten pretty mixed review. It obviously told from the boys perspective and has received a lot of criticism but the basic outrage is justified. Likewise the five aren't as completely innocent as they are portrayed. This is a pretty good column on the whole issue and the danger of limited perspective:


https://theweek.com/articles/847842/danger-knowing-thing-about-central-park-five

Rudy is credited for cleaning up the corruption and the city. Queens is still a dump though. Thanks for the article share.
 

cableok_rivals

All-Conference
Nov 7, 2002
2,642
1,830
0
I think movies with and agenda like this end up doing more damage to their activist cause. Ava Duvernay instead of telling the truth about the boys paints them to be completely innocent. People that either know the real story or end up finding out, then feel duped by the movie and discredit it.
Now those with TDS probably don’t care.
 
O State Illustrated

Latest

  1. 01 On3 Big 12 rival views Drew Mestemaker as best QB in the conference
  2. 02 OState Illustrated Personnel Deep-Dive with Eric Morris: Cornerbacks
  3. 03 OState Illustrated OState Illustrated Fall Camp deal: Your first year for just $30
  4. 04 OState Illustrated In Action: Pads go on in Stillwater
  5. 05 Rivals Texas is stacked with future Big 12, SEC and ACC stars, top-tier quarterback talent from 2027 class down