Life of Crime: 1984-2020

“3 people. 36 years. A lifelong fight for survival.”

8.1

2021

2h 1m

DocumentaryDrama

An intimate documentary that looks at the vicious cycles of drug addiction and street crime in one of the roughest parts of New Jersey.

Key Crew

Director

Jon Alpert

Producers

Rosalina Ramos

Cinematography

Jon Alpert

Music

Residente

Cast (3)

Robert Steffey

Self

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