Series synopsis
Free Meek is an American documentary television series that premiered on Prime Video on August 9, 2019. It ended on August 9, 2019. It was created by JAŸ-Z. It stars Meek Mill, JAŸ-Z, Van Jones and Paul Solotaroff.
This intimate documentary series chronicles Meek Mill's transformation from chart-topping rapper to galvanizing face of criminal justice reform. As Meek, his family and his legal team fight for his freedom, cameras capture the birth of the #FREEMEEK movement and re-investigate a case filled with allegations of dirty cops and systemic corruption in a broken judicial system.
Premise
This intimate documentary series chronicles Meek Mill's transformation from chart-topping rapper to galvanizing face of criminal justice reform. As Meek, his family and his legal team fight for his freedom, cameras capture the birth of the #FREEMEEK movement and re-investigate a case filled with allegations of dirty cops and systemic corruption in a broken judicial system.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Meek Mill as Self
- JAŸ-Z as Self
- Van Jones as Self
- Paul Solotaroff as Self
- Chris Parker as Self
- Ron Parker as Self
- Nasheema Williams as Self
- Kathy Williams as Self
Supporting cast
- Julian Blondell as Meek Mill
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 5 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | August 9, 2019 | August 9, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Two Americas Meek Mill is a hip-hop superstar but got his start as a battle rapper on the streets of Philly’s roughest neighborhoods. At age 19, a violent encounter with law enforcement sends him to jail and ensnares him in the justice system. He will spend the next 11 years trying to break free of its grasp. |
August 9, 2019 |
| 2 |
The Trap Judge Genece Brinkley finds Meek guilty of gun and drug charges and sentences him to 11 ½ to 23 months in jail and 10 years of probation. |
August 9, 2019 |
| 3 |
Under Her Thumb Meek struggles with probation as his personal life spirals out of control. |
August 9, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Prime Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 9, 2019 |
| Last aired | August 9, 2019 |
| Runtime | 33 minutes |
| Status | ended |