#FreeRayshawn

A taut, socially charged standoff told in short, urgent bursts that keep you anxious for a family trapped by circumstance.

Created by

Marc Maurino

Genres

Drama, Crime

Starring

Stephan James, Laurence Fishburne, Jasmine Cephas Jones

Overview

Iraq war veteran Rayshawn takes shelter in his apartment building after being set up by New Orleans police on a drug deal. Amid a police standoff and growing media frenzy, a sympathetic cop tries to convince him to surrender.

How it feels

Tense, dark and earnest. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Race, justice, corruption, survival

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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