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The Life and Mind of Mark DeFriest

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Filmmaker Gabriel London examines the case of Mark DeFriest, a longtime inmate with a knack for escaping from prison.

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Michael O'Sullivan Washington Post 03/12/2015
3/4
As you watch the rest of Gabriel London's compelling film unfold, your opinion about the sanity of its titular subject may change, more than once. Go to Full Review Katie Walsh The Playlist 03/06/2015
A-
...a curious, infuriating, and haunting tale, and an accomplishment of documentary filmmaking. Go to Full Review Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com 03/06/2015
3/4
You want to shake everyone involved and ask them what the purpose of incarceration really is in today's society. Go to Full Review Dominic Griffin Spectrum Culture 07/16/2019
3/5
[The film] works when its argument for clemency turns from DeFriest's brilliant mind and colorful personality to something more basic: his humanity. (...) the finale packs an emotional punch whether or not you sympathize with its complicated subject. Go to Full Review David Noh Film Journal International 03/06/2015
A vivid spotlight is shone on one particularly bizarre and compelling lifer of a jailbird. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Gabriel London

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Ronan Coleman

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Movie Info

Synopsis Filmmaker Gabriel London examines the case of Mark DeFriest, a longtime inmate with a knack for escaping from prison.
Director
Gabriel London
Production Co
Naked Edge Films
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 30, 2016
Runtime
1h 40m