Evolution of a Criminal
2014 · Documentary · 83 min. · United States
For Houston police, a 1997 armed bank robbery was an open-and-shut case. For filmmaker Darius Clark Monroe, the incident still warrants further investigation. As a 16-year-old honors student enduring financial hardship, Monroe was the crime's mastermind and one of its perpetrators. While he's served his time, the emotional wounds inflicted on his victims and his family have left lasting scars. Through a captivating melange of candid interviews and unflinching reenactments, this documentary charts its director's sincere efforts to make amends for the anguish he caused while never once absolving him of his reprehensible actions. In this incredibly powerful and brave piece of filmmaking, Monroe not only musters the courage to look into his victims' eyes, but also summons the strength to accept that some things can never be undone.
Direction Darius Clark Monroe
Cast Dante E. Clark · Vladimi Versailles · Jeremie Harris · Rosalyn Coleman · Benton Greene · Ellie Foumbi · Yvette Ganier · Frances Lozada · Max B. Young · Nedra McClyde · Obatala Mawusi · Darius Clark Monroe · Brian Satz
Soundtrack T. Griffin
Cinematography Daniel Patterson
Original title Evolution of a Criminal
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Not rated (FilmAffinity)
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