The director retweeted Netflixs message with a modest, one-word response, Faints.
Their sentences were eventually vacated in 2002.
The Harlem natives sought out theSelmadirector personally to tell their story.

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When asked for further information, the streaming service directed EW back to their tweet.
DuVernay was extremely moved by Burtons message responding, Goodness, that last line got me.
Thank you, Mr. Burton.