A Crime on the Bayou

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.

For the life of me, I'll never get the American psyche ; Perez was an absolute cretin and I'm doing him a favour.

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.