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Thug Life in D.C.

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Aundrey Burno, a black youth looking down the wrong end of a murder charge -- for which a conviction could result in a lifetime in prison -- appears to be the epitome of an unrepentant thug. Speaking to viewers, he claims to have done whatever was necessary to survive on the mean streets, to earn the respect of his criminal peers. But as his case progresses and his younger brother, Kevin, faces the same choices he did -- to become a thug or not -- a very different Aundrey reveals himself.

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Walter Goodman New York Times ... incisive HBO documentary... Jan 11, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Heartbreaking, a eye opener for that time period. It had me in tears because someone in the film is my blood family so it hit close to home. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/23/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Aundrey Burno, a black youth looking down the wrong end of a murder charge -- for which a conviction could result in a lifetime in prison -- appears to be the epitome of an unrepentant thug. Speaking to viewers, he claims to have done whatever was necessary to survive on the mean streets, to earn the respect of his criminal peers. But as his case progresses and his younger brother, Kevin, faces the same choices he did -- to become a thug or not -- a very different Aundrey reveals himself.
Director
Marc Levin
Producer
Marc Levin, Daphne Pinkerson
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 10m