Life of Crime: 1984-2020 (2021)
Overview
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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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.543 |
Directed By
Jon Alpert
Crew
Jon Alpert
Residente
Rosalina Ramos
Ron Bochar
Nancy Abraham
Naomi Mizoguchi
Lisa Heller
Ron Bochar
Patrick McMahon
Jon Alpert
TOP CAST
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