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Play trailer Released 2013,  1h 13m,  Documentary Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 67% 6 Reviews Tomatometer - - Popcornmeter
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Four people share stories from their lives of crime.

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Ronnie Scheib Variety May 15, 2013
This change-affirming docu's minimalist lack of polish or stylistic affect almost becomes a plus, its stark, bare-bones presentation somehow befitting the tales of abuse and incarceration so baldly proclaimed within. Go to Full Review
Daniel M. Gold New York Times May 10, 2013
3/5
A stark documentary by Philip F. Messina ... Go to Full Review
Nick Schager Village Voice May 7, 2013
Released comes off as a series of heartfelt testimonials that, despite their sincerity, have a limited scope beyond the usual don't-do-drugs and go-to-school cautionary tales. Go to Full Review
Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com Sep 21, 2020
3.5/4.0
A deeply moving and thought-provoking film that will unquestionably inspire you. Go to Full Review
Avi Offer NYC Movie Guru May 10, 2013
8.12/10
An inspiration for current convicts and as a cautionary tale for everyone else who may get tempted to go down the path of drugs and violence. Go to Full Review
Frank Lovece Film Journal International May 10, 2013
While the stars' stories may raise more questions than answers, they're engaging and keep you interested. That's most of the battle with any documentary. Go to Full Review
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Philip Frank Messina

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Movie Info

Synopsis Four people share stories from their lives of crime.
Director
Philip Frank Messina
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 13m
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