Before CBS' drama 'The Red Line' premieres, here are five other shows that explore race
CBS' latest drama on race 'The Red Line' is due to premiere on April 28, where the channel will release the eight-episode event series over a span of four weeks.
'The Red Line' begins with the wrongful shooting of an African American doctor by a Caucasian Chicago police officer after a convenience store robbery goes awry. The story then follows three different Chicago families connected by this tragedy in a journey towards hope against hope, healing and forgiveness.
While the series is still a month away from the premiere, we compiled a list of shows like 'The Red Line' that tackle issues of race and socio-political environment:
Shots Fired
The cast and crew of #ShotsFired give you a sneak peek of what's to come on March 22. pic.twitter.com/BUlXF9mhWw
— Shots Fired (@ShotsFiredFOX) February 27, 2017
Fox's American drama television miniseries stars Stephan James as DOJ lawyer Preston Terry and Sanaa Lathan as Ashe Akino, a DOJ expert investigator. Through a thrilling, fast-paced, earnest and at times overwhelming storyline, 'Shots Fired' tackles race relations in a handsomely directed manner. While the show itself has received mixed reviews, it gets brownie points for interesting characters (especially women), timeliness, and its ambitious vision.
We rate: 3.5/5
