Ava DuVernay's Netflix series When They See Us shows the story of how five teenage boys of colour from Harlem were wrongly convicted of a rape they didn't commit in 1989, as well as the 25-year fight for justice following their conviction. "It's a heartbreaking series to watch, as it seems every bit of happiness or optimism leads to tragedy until the end, but ultimately, it's a story that needs to be known," said POPSUGAR's assistant entertainment editor, Mekishana Pierre.