This documentary is about a triple homicide in Conroe, Texas. Michael Perry received the death penalty and Jason Burkett was sentenced to life for the crimes. The film examines all the people affected by the crimes of these two young boys.
Most of the people who watched this film (at least who I know) were less than impressed. There was no climax or wow factor to the documentary. But I have to say- that's what I liked about it. Sometimes (most of the time) documentaries are a huge hype. Don't get me wrong.. I'm all about the hype... but it's kind of like drinking a red bull- you're bound to crash after a couple hours. I'm usually the one who calls my entire phonebook with a verbal power point presentation on why we have to stop global warming, kill the oil companies, move to Canada, take down the government etc. I start making protest signs, marching down to D.C. chanting whatever the message was of the doc I just watched 10 minutes ago. This one was different though... it was more raw, just showing you the true emotions behind every person's story.
I've never had a firm opinion on the death penalty but it was pretty crazy to hear someone talk about how he was going to be put to death in 8 days. But the MOST intriguing part to me was the interview with the state executor and hearing his opinions on everything. You have to watch it to really grasp it so I won't get into anymore detail. Some other things I took away from the film was: the town seems a little looney, I thought Jason's prison wife was insane in the membrane, Jason's dad annoyed me (I hate pity parties), and last but not least the lesson of the film... don't kill people for a car. Literally one of the dumbest motives I've heard in awhile.
Well that's a wrap. Let me know what you all thought of it by commenting on the post! Thanks everyone!
Doc on dudes,
KC
