
#FreeRayshawn
S1 · E1IMDB:
6.9
Released
4/13/2020
Duration
0h 10m
Genre
Drama, Crime
Country
United States of America
Cast
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.

#FreeRayshawn
Season 1 · Episode 1IMDB:
6.9Released
4/13/2020
Genre
Drama, Crime
Cast
Stephan James, Laurence Fishburne, Jasmine Cephas Jones
Duration
0h 10m
Country
United States of America
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.
Episodes
EP 1AvailableWhat Are You Doing Here?
With New Orleans PD in hot pursuit, Rayshawn Morris barricades himself inside his apartment and prepares for a shoot out. Moments later, Officer Steven Poincy finds himself face to face with Rayshawn and his family as they attempt to escape.

What Are You Doing Here?
With New Orleans PD in hot pursuit, Rayshawn Morris barricades himself inside his apartment and prepares for a shoot out. Moments later, Officer Steven Poincy finds himself face to face with Rayshawn and his family as they attempt to escape.
EP 2AvailableClear the Building
Rayshawn takes to social media and live streams what is happening inside and outside his building.

Clear the Building
Rayshawn takes to social media and live streams what is happening inside and outside his building.
EP 3AvailableGet Away From the Windows
Protestors assemble at the scene in response to the gunfire and Rayshawn’s social media posts as Steven and Officer Trout get in a heated argument.

Get Away From the Windows
Protestors assemble at the scene in response to the gunfire and Rayshawn’s social media posts as Steven and Officer Trout get in a heated argument.
EP 4AvailablePut the Brother on the Phone
Trout makes contact with Rayshawn via cell phone, but Rayshawn refuses to talk to anyone but Steven.

Put the Brother on the Phone
Trout makes contact with Rayshawn via cell phone, but Rayshawn refuses to talk to anyone but Steven.
EP 5AvailableFace to Face
In person, Rayshawn and Steven begin finding common ground, until the meeting reveals itself to be a trap by Trout.

Face to Face
In person, Rayshawn and Steven begin finding common ground, until the meeting reveals itself to be a trap by Trout.
EP 6AvailableIt's Ok to Be Scared
Following a tense standoff, Rayshawn attempts to console Tyisha and Ray Jr. Meanwhile, Trout briefs SWAT Commander Alvarez and Hostage Negotiator Lincoln on the day’s events.

It's Ok to Be Scared
Following a tense standoff, Rayshawn attempts to console Tyisha and Ray Jr. Meanwhile, Trout briefs SWAT Commander Alvarez and Hostage Negotiator Lincoln on the day’s events.
EP 7AvailableI'm Not a Negotiator
Tyisha confronts Rayshawn and demands an explanation for why police are after him. Inside SWAT Mobile Command, Steven makes contact with Rayshawn.

I'm Not a Negotiator
Tyisha confronts Rayshawn and demands an explanation for why police are after him. Inside SWAT Mobile Command, Steven makes contact with Rayshawn.
EP 8AvailableNo Way Back
SWAT cuts the power in Rayshawn's apartment. Via FaceTime, Rayshawn gives his testimony to a local news reporter, emphasizing that NOPD is trying to kill him and his family.

No Way Back
SWAT cuts the power in Rayshawn's apartment. Via FaceTime, Rayshawn gives his testimony to a local news reporter, emphasizing that NOPD is trying to kill him and his family.
EP 9AvailableThey All Want Me Dead, Don't They?
The clock accelerates as SWAT prepares a raid on Rayshawn’s apartment. Taking Lincoln’s advice, Steven attempts to convince Rayshawn to surrender on his family’s behalf.

They All Want Me Dead, Don't They?
The clock accelerates as SWAT prepares a raid on Rayshawn’s apartment. Taking Lincoln’s advice, Steven attempts to convince Rayshawn to surrender on his family’s behalf.
EP 10AvailableHe's Telling the Truth
Video evidence suggests that NOPD illegally entrapped Rayshawn, but SWAT and the District Attorney remain unconvinced.

He's Telling the Truth
Video evidence suggests that NOPD illegally entrapped Rayshawn, but SWAT and the District Attorney remain unconvinced.
EP 11AvailableBlack or Blue
Steven desperately attempts to convince Rayshawn to leave the apartment with his family, but Rayshawn cannot trust the other police officers to spare his life.

Black or Blue
Steven desperately attempts to convince Rayshawn to leave the apartment with his family, but Rayshawn cannot trust the other police officers to spare his life.
EP 12AvailableFire in the Hole
A gunfight ensues and the protestors outside react. Rayshawn agrees to surrender as Steven and Lincoln convince SWAT to temporarily stand down while they get Rayshawn and his family out safely.

Fire in the Hole
A gunfight ensues and the protestors outside react. Rayshawn agrees to surrender as Steven and Lincoln convince SWAT to temporarily stand down while they get Rayshawn and his family out safely.
EP 13AvailableIt’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.

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.
EP 14AvailableIt’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.

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.
EP 15AvailableHe 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.

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.
Cast

Rayshawn
Stephan James

Steven Poincy
Laurence Fishburne

Tyisha
Jasmine Cephas Jones

Sgt. Mike Trout
Skeet Ulrich

Detective Lincoln









