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Evolution of a Criminal

20141h 21mDarius Clark Monroe
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 100% · Metacritic 76

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"How does a 16 year-old evolve into a bank robber?"

In 1997, 17-year old Darius Clark Monroe robbed a bank and went to prison for it; then he went to NYU film school and made this movie about his life. The movie presents itself as an act of atonement, and an attempt by Monroe to understand himself and the social forces that drove him to a life of crime. Executive produced by Spike Lee, who was one of Monroe's professors at NYU.

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What is Evolution of a Criminal (2014) about?

In 1997, 17-year old Darius Clark Monroe robbed a bank and went to prison for it; then he went to NYU film school and made this movie about his life. The movie presents itself as an act of atonement, and an attempt by Monroe to understand himself and the social forces that drove him to a life of crime. Executive produced by Spike Lee, who was one of Monroe's professors at NYU.

Who stars in Evolution of a Criminal?

Evolution of a Criminal stars Vladimir Versailles (Pierre), Dante E. Clark (Darius). The film was directed by Darius Clark Monroe.

How long is Evolution of a Criminal?

Evolution of a Criminal has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2014.

Is Evolution of a Criminal worth watching?

Evolution of a Criminal holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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