TLDavis1230 This is something in addition to what I have written already. This documentary is a living testament that there are certain people that cannot be helped, no matter what. This film makes you feel really angry at Stevie most times, but also you feel sorry for him, too. This is not at all to diminish any reality of the circumstances or issues discussed in the film.Nonetheless, this film made me feel something deep within, and very few films do that anymore. This film is also a living testament for what could happen if you abuse your children, although there are some abused children that in spite of all they have been through somehow manage to move on to do great things.

kylelamm If you haven't figured out that Steve James is an excellent filmmaker then re-rent and watch again. This movie is emotionally gripping from start to finish. Its an excellent examination of how society can fail the children that need the most help, and that some crimminals are really made not born. I thought the way his case played out was really one of the most interesting parts of the movie, be it Stevie's view, childish and ignorant, or his lawyer who seemed to want nothing to do with the case except to have it go away. Anyhow this is a good film that shows a part of humanity that everyone would like to believe doesn't exist. James throws a spotlight on it with this film.

rj4055 I don't think you can blame Steve James for a very honest and open portrayal of a sick and wasted life.The real culprit is obviously the mother, not Steve James. Documentaries are not supposed to opine or edit necessarily, but tell the facts. I think this movie does this in a very honest fashion. Don't feel sorry for Stevie. When he gets out he will offend again, it's just a matter of time. Thank God we have sex offender registry laws today that will track him and send him back to prison. It's a little too long, but still held my attention. Anyone who has seen Hoop Dreams knows that Steve James' movies are way too long anyway.

nikki_is_fierce How dare anyone make a movie humanizing a child raping monster? I just caught this for the first time on TV, and was completely disgusted. Where's the person who is going to tell the story of that innocent 8 year old child? Anyone who feels sorry for this man needs as much help as he does. He had chance after chance to turn his life around, and instead he stole, assaulted, and raped... Give me a break. And he even had a chance to speak on his own behalf at his sentencing, but instead he acted like he just couldn't even be bothered. I know he had bad things happen to him as a kid, but who hasn't? I know plenty of people with a childhood similar if not worse than his, and don't grow up to be self destructive pedophiles.