See You Yesterday
Time-traveling teens striving to undo tragic events
About See You Yesterday
Released: 2019
Platform: Netflix
Rating: TV-MA
Run time: 1h 27m
Cast
Eden Duncan-Smith, Dante Crichlow, Astro, Johnathan Nieves, Marsha Stephanie Blake, Wavyy Jonez, Myra Lucretia Taylor
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The TV show See You Yesterday is a thrilling science fiction drama that was released in 2019. It revolves around two teenage prodigies, CJ and Sebastian, who invent a time machine. They plan to use it to save CJ's brother, Calvin, from being wrongfully killed by a police officer. However, their attempts to change the past have unintended consequences and they end up getting caught in a time loop. As they repeat their time-travel journeys, they must find a way to break the cycle and save Calvin.
Making / Production
The TV show See You Yesterday was directed by Stefon Bristol and written by Bristol and Fredrica Bailey. It was produced by Spike Lee and stars Eden Duncan-Smith and Danté Crichlow in the lead roles of CJ and Sebastian. The show explores themes of time travel, racial inequality, and the consequences of one's actions.
Actors
- Eden Duncan-Smith as CJ - Duncan-Smith gives a powerful performance as CJ, a determined and intelligent teenager who is desperate to save her brother.
- Danté Crichlow as Sebastian - Crichlow portrays Sebastian, CJ's best friend and fellow inventor, with charm and wit.
- Marsha Stephanie Blake as Phaedra - Blake plays CJ's mother, who struggles with grief and fear as she witnesses her daughter's dangerous time-travel experiments.
- Wavyy Jonez as Calvin - Jonez delivers a compelling performance as Calvin, CJ's brother who becomes the catalyst for the time-travel journey.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The TV show See You Yesterday is based on a short film of the same name, which was also directed by Stefon Bristol.
- Spike Lee, who produced the show, is known for his work on films such as "Do the Right Thing" and "Malcolm X".
- The TV show addresses issues of police violence and racial injustice, which are relevant and timely topics in today's society.
- See You Yesterday was praised for its strong performances, thought-provoking storyline, and unique blend of science fiction and social commentary.
Awards
There are currently no known awards for the TV show See You Yesterday.
Quotes
- "Time travel can mess you up, man." - CJ
- "We can't undo the past, but we can change the future." - Sebastian
- "It's not just about saving Calvin. It's about saving all the Calvins." - CJ
Music, Soundtrack
The soundtrack for See You Yesterday features a mix of hip-hop and R&B music, with songs by artists such as Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, and Lauryn Hill.
About See You Yesterday
Two Brooklyn teen prodigies invent backpacks that enable time travel to save a loved one, exploring racial injustice and the limitations of science.