They Call Us Monsters is a 2016 American documentary directed and produced by Ben Lear. The film documents the experience of three juveniles: Juan Gamez, Antonio Hernandez and Jarad Nava.[1] The teenagers participate in a screenwriting class at Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall in Los Angeles, California with producer Gabriel Cowan.[2][3]
Premise
editThe documentary follows three young juvenile offenders who signed up for a screenwriting class with producer Gabriel Cowan as they await their respective trials in Los Angeles County. Arrested at 16, Jarad faces 200 years-to-life for four attempted murders; Juan, also arrested at 16, faces 90-to-life for first-degree murder; Antonio was arrested at 14 and faces 90-to-life for two attempted murders.[4]
References
edit- ^ Matt, Smith. "Meet the 'Monsters:' Documentary Looks at California Juvenile Debate". JJIE. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
- ^ Kenigsberg, Ben. "Review: 'They Call Us Monsters,' but Do We Deserve Life Sentences?". New York Times. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
- ^ Schager, Nick. "Film Review: 'They Call Us Monsters'". Variety. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
- ^ "THEY CALL US MONSTERS Premieres on PBS' Independent Lens 5/22". Broadway World. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
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