Nature of the Crime
“Prison is a sentence. Parole is a question.”
Synopsis
After decades in prison, Todd Scott, Chad Campbell, and Carlos Rebollo navigate the complex bureaucracy of the parole system and deal with its psychological toll. All three men, incarcerated as teens, wrestle with the weight of their crimes, questioning how they can appropriately express their deep remorse to a parole board that will determine whether they are released.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-11-21
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DOC NYC
Festival / Special Debut
December 10, 2024
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ricki Stern, Jesse Sweet
- Screenplay & Story
- Ricki Stern, Jesse Sweet
- Original Title
- Nature of the Crime
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- HBO Documentary Films, Break Thru Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ricki Stern, Jesse Sweet
Ricki Stern, Jesse Sweet
Jerry Risius, Jonathan Nastasi, Michelle McCabe, Seth Keal
David Mehlman
Nancy Abraham, Lisa Heller, Tina Nguyen, Joe Caterini, Logan Snyder
Department Leadership Roster
Ricki Stern
Director
Jesse Sweet
Director
Ricki Stern
Producer
Jesse Sweet
Producer
Seth Keal
Producer
David Mehlman
Editor
Jerry Risius
Director of Photography
Jonathan Nastasi
Director of Photography
Michelle McCabe
Director of Photography
Seth Keal
Director of Photography
Ricki Stern
Writer
Jesse Sweet
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nature of the Crime
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What is Nature of the Crime about?
After decades in prison, Todd Scott, Chad Campbell, and Carlos Rebollo navigate the complex bureaucracy of the parole system and deal with its psychological toll. All three men, incarcerated as teens, wrestle with the weight of their crimes, questioning how they can appropriately express their deep remorse to a parole board that will determine whether they are released.
Who directed Nature of the Crime?
Nature of the Crime was directed by Ricki Stern, Jesse Sweet.
Who stars in Nature of the Crime?
The principal cast of Nature of the Crime includes Todd Scott, Chad Campbell, Carlos Rebollo, Rhiya Trivedi, Rochelle Swartz.
When was Nature of the Crime released and how long is it?
Nature of the Crime was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.