27. When They See Us
Theoretically, when they see us, it’s a miniseries and not a film, but a tragic and unflinching look at the story of the Exonerated Five (formerly known as the Central Park Five) is certainly a must-see. Ava DuVernay directed the film, which can be difficult to watch, which explores the true story of five men who were falsely accused of the brutal rape of a white woman in 1990.
28. Crime + Punishment
Crime + Punishment is a landmark 2010 class-action case targeting illegal policing quotas and the attempts of whistleblower officers to bring an end to the drive to prosecute young minorities in New York City. You’ll watch as a group of officers and a private investigator work to remove the practices that have tarnished the city’s police department for years.
