The Poet and the con
Description
In this riveting and painfully honest documentary, poet and performance artist Eric Trules explores his multifaceted relationship with his uncle Harvey, an alcoholic mobster and confessed murderer. The program examines surprising parallels between the two men, revealing how artist and outlaw share a deep-rooted resistance to social and moral conventions-a notion of particular relevance when Trules is arrested for a felony himself. Featuring poignant scenes in which Eric and Harvey share their regrets, fears, and affection for each other, this is a provocative study of the criminal mind, family ties, and the psychology of personal recovery and redemption.
Runtime
59 min
Subjects
- Law (149)
- Criminal behavior (91)
- Substance abuse (361)
- Forensic sciences (154)
- Criminal psychology (102)
Genre
Date of Publication
[2005], c1998
Database
Films on Demand
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