Life of Crime: 1984-2020

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Life of Crime: 1984-2020

"3 people. 36 years. A lifelong fight for survival."

2021

2h 1m

8.3(31 votes)

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

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Robert Steffey

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Freddie Rodriguez

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Deliris Vasquez

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