Crime After Crime
"Horribly abused… Wrongfully imprisoned… One signature away from freedom."
Originally released in 2011. Crime After Crime is a documentary/crime film. directed by Yoav Potash.
Starring Joshua Safran, Dee Kelly Barrett, and Bobby Buechler
Synopsis
The story of the battle to free Debbie Peagler, an incarcerated survivor of brutal domestic violence. Over 26 years in prison cannot crush the spirit of this determined African-American woman, despite the injustices she has experienced, first at the hands of a duplicitous boyfriend who beat her and forced her into prostitution, and later by prosecutors who cornered her into a life behind bars for her connection to the murder of her abuser. Her story takes an unexpected turn two decades later when a pair of rookie land-use attorneys cut their teeth on her case -- and attract global attention to the troubled intersection of domestic violence and criminal justice.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 1, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Box Office
$58.8K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $58,840
Production Companies
- Life Sentence Films
- Doc Society
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crime After Crime about?
The story of the battle to free Debbie Peagler, an incarcerated survivor of brutal domestic violence. Over 26 years in prison cannot crush the spirit of this determined African-American woman, desp...
Who directed Crime After Crime?
Crime After Crime was directed by Yoav Potash.
How long is Crime After Crime?
Crime After Crime has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Crime After Crime released?
Crime After Crime was released on July 1, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Crime After Crime?
The main cast of Crime After Crime includes Joshua Safran, Dee Kelly Barrett, Bobby Buechler, T'Onna Champagne, Tiffany Champagne.