. >> reporter: vance, married to actressngela basset, says he personally relates to his character's struggles. >> how did that impact you as an actor? and it happened to me. the police came to ourouse and they had heard that somebody was pacing around the neighborhood. i come outside and they scream "get on your knees! hands behind my back. eventually they would reblize and recognize that they had made a mistake. but the difference is, in life, as what we're seeing nowadays with all these episodes in chicago and the ferguson case, we should not be rehashing this. that's why i think it's so important that we're doing this project. >> and more is involved since we agreed to the project. in the last year it seemed to escalate. >> reporter: with the spate of recent cases alleging police brutality, the simpson story may strike a chord with viewers and also prompt the question many are uncomfortable with -- >> did you come away with a stronger opion about whether he's guilty or innocent? are yo convinced in your mind now? >> no. >> what the truth is? >> no, no. i'm not convinced either way. by a gr