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Released
1989 · FILM

One Year in a Life of Crime

Directed by
Runtime
55 min
DocumentaryTV Movie
Streaming on
  • HBO Max

Synopsis

The film follows individuals whose lives revolve around theft and are marked by cycles of addiction and despair. Director Jon Alpert documents the lives of three professional criminals over the course of a year, using hidden-camera footage to capture real-time thefts. The documentary provides an unfiltered look at the impact of so-called "petty" crimes on American society.

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