#FreeRayShawn (2020)
- April 13, 2020
- Action
- Crime
- Drama
- Thriller
- Runtime N/A
Overview
On a remote street in the outskirts of New Orleans, a botched entrapment leaves a police officer dead and an innocent man named Rayshawn (Stephan James) on the run. Rayshawn escapes a breathless pursuit and barricades himself in his home with his girlfriend (Jasmine Cephas Jones) and young son (Danny Boyd, Jr.). Citing the senseless end of countless Black Lives, Rayshawn documents the ensuing standoff on social media, building a fleet of witnesses who share his desire for respect, accountability, and social justice. As the SWAT team encroaches and #FREERAYSHAWN trends, Rayshawn places his trust in Lt. Steven Poincy (Laurence Fishburne) to find the evidence that will exonerate him. Poincy works against time as both negotiator and lifeline, while perception and procedure block the path to the truth…
Episodes
View all episodesS1. E15 · He Just Wanted to be Heard
Steven’s despair turns into rage as he takes his anger out on Trout and NOPD as SWAT escorts Tyisha and Ray Jr. away from the scene.
S1. E14 · It's Your Lucky Day, Marine
A flashback of the initial drug deal shows the truth of what happened. Rayshawn’s last second decision may cause him to pay the ultimate price.
S1. E13 · It's Time to Go
Rayshawn knows this could be the last time he sees his family as a free man. Outside, Steven prepares to escort them all to safety.
Stephan James
Rayshawn
Laurence Fishburne
Steven Poincy
Jasmine Cephas Jones
Tyisha
Skeet Ulrich
Sgt. Mike Trout
Annabeth Gish
Detective Lincoln
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