'Seven Seconds' is arguably one of the boldest stories on Netflix. The 10-episode drama comes from 'The Killing' showrunner Veena Sud.

The story begins with a hit-and-run of an African-American teenager by a Jersey City cop. The mostly white police force covers up the incident, which causes public controversy.

“My son laid in the cold, in pain, for hours,” said Regina King’s character, Latrice Butler. “And, whoever did this is free.” What’s perhaps most interesting about Sud’s take on this type of story is all of the research involved and the in-depth look at how everyone suffers from such a tragedy.

We sat down with Veena Sud to talk about her fascination with mystery, slow-burn storytelling, the Statue of Liberty as symbolism, and her passion for research along with the importance of plucking images from real life.

In addition to this audio format, the print interview for this conversation is available on Creative Screenwriting Magazine’s website.

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