A Crime on the Bayou

Powerful on how it relate to Civil Rights. Only bad part the legalese of the cases got a bit complicated. Still worth seeing.

Empowering story of a fight for movement. Some repetition throughout but overall it is a very strong and telling story. Would recommend to anyone interested in sit down documentaries you can play in the background while doing another task.

While the documentary A Crime on the Bayou doesn't provide any new insights into the problem of race relations in the United States (yes, it exists and seems to thrive in the current climate), it succeeds on the strength of its story. In 1965, a young Louisiana man attempts to stop a fight between two black boys and a group of white students by placing his hand on the arm of one of the white boys. Later that day, a warrant is issued for his arrest, ultimately leading to an assault charge. Filled with excellent archival footage and interviews, from both then and now, with those involved in the travesty of justice, it is reminder that the more things change, the more they stay the same.

It was super. Very touching and inspirational. It wouldn't have happened but for some very brave individuals.

The portraits of the characters were down to earth, realistic. The cinematography was beautiful, stunning in some points. However, the numerous characters became difficult to track as the movie rolled on. Overall, a fine experience.

too much focus on the lawyer and not the main character

The initial situation was hard to take at first, but it resonates all the way up through George Floyd's treatment. It's interesting that the conversations in this film are either re-enactments from court records or audio recordings, but was what blew the Derek Chauvin trial open was video taken by a bystander teenage girl.