Kerry Washington Is Reacting to People Watching Her Netflix Movie 'American Son' Amid Protests

Kerry Washington‘s movie on Netflix, American Son, is getting a lot of love from citizens who are wanting to deepen their understanding about racial injustice.

The 43-year-old actress took to Instagram tonight, revealing she’s happy they’re watching.

“It makes me so happy that people are watching #AmericanSon on @netflix to deepen their compassion and understanding,” Kerry shared in her caption.

She added, “My dream for this film was to spark conversations that would lead to change. What questions are popping up for you as you watch or after you watch?”

Kerry, who stars in the movie opposite Steven Pasquale and Jeremy Jordan, also produced the film.

American Son centers on two estranged parents who reunite in a police station in Miami seeking answers about their missing son.

You can stream the movie on Netflix now.