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#Freerayshawn

Original title: #FreeRayshawn
  • TV Series
  • 2020
  • TV-MA
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
617
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Laurence Fishburne and Stephan James in #Freerayshawn (2020)
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A black military veteran finds himself in a showdown with a New Orleans SWAT team and tries to talk his way out of the situation with the help of a sympathetic officer.A black military veteran finds himself in a showdown with a New Orleans SWAT team and tries to talk his way out of the situation with the help of a sympathetic officer.A black military veteran finds himself in a showdown with a New Orleans SWAT team and tries to talk his way out of the situation with the help of a sympathetic officer.

  • Creator
    • Marc Maurino
  • Stars
    • Laurence Fishburne
    • Stephan James
    • Jasmine Cephas Jones
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    617
    YOUR RATING
    • Creator
      • Marc Maurino
    • Stars
      • Laurence Fishburne
      • Stephan James
      • Jasmine Cephas Jones
    • 15User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 6 wins & 3 nominations total

    Episodes15

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    Freerayshawn: Trailer 2
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    Freerayshawn: Season 1
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    Freerayshawn: Season 1
    Freerayshawn
    Trailer 1:42
    Freerayshawn
    Freerayshawn: BTS With Stephan James & Laurence Fishburne
    Featurette 1:45
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    Laurence Fishburne
    Laurence Fishburne
    • Lt. Steven Poincy
    • 2020
    Stephan James
    Stephan James
    • Rayshawn
    • 2020
    Jasmine Cephas Jones
    Jasmine Cephas Jones
    • Tyisha
    • 2020
    Skeet Ulrich
    Skeet Ulrich
    • Sgt. Mike Trout
    • 2020
    Annabeth Gish
    Annabeth Gish
    • Detective Lincoln
    • 2020
    Ana Ortiz
    Ana Ortiz
    • Camilla
    • 2020
    Daniel Sunjata
    Daniel Sunjata
    • SWAT Commander Nick Alvarez
    • 2020
    Danny Boyd Jr.
    Danny Boyd Jr.
    • Ray Jr.
    • 2020
    Rico E. Anderson
    Rico E. Anderson
    • 2020
    Mitch Eakins
    Mitch Eakins
    • Detective Tommy Roberts
    • 2020
    Thomas Blake Jr.
    Thomas Blake Jr.
    • Detective Soules
    • 2020
    Alyshia Ochse
    Alyshia Ochse
    • DA Sarah Foreman
    • 2020
    Nicoye Banks
    Nicoye Banks
    • Detective Ridley
    • 2020
    Kevin Pozzo
    Kevin Pozzo
    • SWAT Operator 1
    • 2020
    Brandon Severs
    Brandon Severs
    • Miles Poincy
    • 2020
    Muhsin Fliah
    • Police officer
    • 2020
    Calvin Williams
    Calvin Williams
    • Neighbor
    • 2020
    Casey Ferrand
    • Anne Harrison
    • 2020
    • Creator
      • Marc Maurino
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews15

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    9barrelhousegutboy

    Darkness does not fear unlit candles

    This was pitched to me as pro BLM but after watching it, whether intentional or not, illustrates how quick people are to jump to conclusions and how social media capitalizes on it. It also hammers some facts of life that people haven't been paying attention to lately. This would be awesome to show in a classroom to dissect and discuss. If you an adrenaline junkie and just like to be entertained I can recommend a dozen or so movies with the same basic plot you'll like better. If you like movies that challenge a narrative or morality then I would say this is absolutely one to watch. However I will add the caveat that its power in this regard is tied to current events and may lose some zest as it ages. They cite a few 'facts' along the way that compels me to add one as well. The creation of SWAT was the state response to the Watts riots in the 60's. Just FYI for those who think rioting is the way to 'demilitarize' the police.
    10campbizziecom

    Nice

    Really showing the truth. Some people not going like it because it was fast. And some won't like the narrative but it will make you think it's based on a true story. I wanted more.

    Really showing the truth. Some people not going like it because it was fast. And some won't like the narrative but it will make you think it's based on a true story. I wanted more.

    Really showing the truth. Some people not going like it because it was fast. And some won't like the narrative but it will make you think it's based on a true story. I wanted more.

    Really showing the truth. Some people not going like it because it was fast. And some won't like the narrative but it will make you think it's based on a true story. I wanted more.
    7mwen001-2

    Quick and fast! Good Action and good Storytelling

    Great show. Very well excecuted. Fast start, good action with interesting characters. So far the best show I saw on Quibi.
    10billybadson

    Who are We?

    The backdrop of this series and the timing of this release is brutally numbing. #Freerayshawn examines how policing in this country has become far more tactical than resolution based. The pursuit of justice is aggressive; the enforcement is aggressive and the response is even more aggressive. #Freerayshawn examines that line and illustrates just how thin it is. Right or wrong the beauty of cinema is sometimes the canvas of conversation. Don't judge the content but the thought-provoking conversation you should have with yourself after. Is the system Broken? #Freerayshawn
    1sprathore

    It's just not good enough

    The drama isn't worth 2 ads every 5 mins. This format of short 6-10 min segments of shows is not going to be successful without amazing shows. The production values of the show is good but the story isn't well thought out. Some major flaws in the story. 1. Why wouldn't he tell his side of the story to his own wife. I understand they want the mystery but that can be done by him telling his wife but viewers not listening in. 2. Why would he go to his own wife and son and put them in danger. Then won't send them out as soon as he can. 3. Why would he shoot at the police. As if he shoots or kills a police officer that's another crime and this time he wouldn't be considered innocent. 4. Why did he run in the first place and in the process kill the police officer. He could have just dropped the gun from his lap and that's that. 5. Show is too slow to be an action drama. They could have just made it drama. But this is mish-mash of both.

    This is the third show I have watched (endured) on Quibi. I just say they are all the same. Over promising and under delivering. The premise is good, the production quality is great but there are gaping holes in the stories.

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      • April 13, 2020 (United States)
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