Life of Crime 2 is a 1994 documentary film that serves as a follow-up to the 1989 documentary, One Year in a Life of Crime. Directed by talented filmmaker Jon Alpert, the film chronicles the lives of three individuals who were featured in the original documentary. They are Cathy, Joanne, and Tommy, all of whom live in poverty-ridden neighborhoods in New Jersey.
The documentary takes us through the ups and downs of their lives over a five-year period in the 1990s. We witness the struggles they face every day - drug addiction, unemployment, financial constraints, and loss of loved ones. Cathy is a drug addict who contracted AIDS from her abusive boyfriend and is trying to get her life back together, while Joanne is a former prostitute who works hard to provide for her children. Tommy, on the other hand, is a petty criminal who gets in and out of jail frequently.
We see them share the wins in their lives, from finding love to getting new jobs, and we also see them struggle through the setbacks, including relapses into drug addiction, family problems, and seeing their friends die from the AIDS epidemic. Through it all, they push through and never lose hope, and the documentary ends with a message of resilience and hope for these three individuals as they face the daily challenges of living in their communities.
Life of Crime 2 is a poignant and eye-opening film that provides an insightful look into the lives of people living in poverty and struggling against the odds. It remains a timeless portrayal of the human spirit and its ability to persevere through the toughest times.