Saw this in an Evanston theater years ago. To see it is to witness truth being born. You will not soon forget Stevie! Even if you want to.

This is one of the most powerful movies I've ever seen. Almost unbelievable that its true.

Wow. I really had know idea what I was hitting play to watch. I love documentaries and pushed play on this one so I didn’t spend hours looking through the lot. This film moved me. Like beyond words moved me. I felt so many emotions. I’m a mother of two daughters and never thought I could feel compassion for any sexual predator. Please know the film comes from a perspective of a total documentary. Non biased. I didn’t see a preview, so I had no idea what I hit play on. It touched a part of my soul that will reflect back and question things within our social structure for our future generations. It will make you think. It will make you feel. Hopefully, it will make you help make a change in our broken system. Victims=Victims. Wrong is sooooo very wrong. But it did make me see the compassionate side to “why”. Or at least for this very personal story. It really does make for “it takes a village” motto to our youth. Make a difference. Spend time. Share love and laughter. Be a voice to those who don’t have one. Spread love! ❤️ Help others!

This movie, while sad and disturbing in spots, is a hidden gem on Tubi. Especially of you're someone that enjoys picking up something new each time you watch it.

A warts and all documentary detailing the personal and legal troubles of a man child in Southern Illinois. Murica'

Rednecks are always riveting 온라인카지노추천, but James is a schmuck for this.

Another good doco though it does drag a bit, and watching it requires quite a lot of patience and sympathy for the kind of people that made Jerry Springer possible.

Powerful stuff.. ..and a good reminder that this is not a black and white world.. Amazing Doc.

As hard hitting and personal as James's other brilliant documentary, 'Hoop Dreams'. Full review coming soon...

rebel without a cause

Well done. Interesting. You get a glimpse of southern Illinois that isn't surprising if you've spent any time there.

one of the top docs..

Long winded by the most forgiving of standards, Stevie could have benefited greatly with a healthy dose of editing. There are some terrifically awkward moments, beautifully bizarre glimpses of the ultimately forgetful lives of a handful of people who are a far more prominent part of our society than most would like to believe. The big brother aspect is merely a jumping off point for the ultimate subject of this endeavor, impoverished American whites (Or poor, white trash, if you really want to go there. And yes, I just did). There are far better documentaries covering that topic, one of the most recent being The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia. Stevie isn't the least bit likable, even without the criminal charges that weigh so heavily throughout most of the film. Neither is filmmaker Steve James, who usually comes across as so bland and unemotional that Stevie's incessantly over-the-top antics are an almost welcome relief by comparison. I found myself caring more about the relatives and associates of the principals, though not so much that it helped to justify the film's near two and a half hour length. Nor did the exploitative freakshow vibe that I got from most of the Chicago scenes, when Stevie tours the big city, accompanied by his mentally handicapped fiance and her handicapped High School chum. It's a mess. A sometimes entertaining though rarely engaging mess that's just too long in the tooth. Ironic, considering how desperately in need of dental work so many of the participants are. Recommended but for a single viewing only, so pay attention as you won't likely sit through this baby again.

Disturbing story of a common criminal, with a sad past.

Preposterously long, given the subject. And the endless parade of human misery is really exhausting.

An outstanding achievement in documentary filmmaking - nothing less.

makes me remember all the lost souls i worked with in psych case management & wonder what happened to them. it breaks my heart to see how many people failed him. his eyes looked so vacant and sad - it's not fair he didn't have a better chance at life and those around him could not give him that.

This documentary changed me a bit.

Heart wrenching and real, this documentary shows what on the surface appears to be simply an undereducated young man. As it unravels we begin to see more of the troubling details of his life. Very well done documentary.

Heart wrenching and real, this documentary shows what on the surface appears to be simply an undereducated young man. As it unravels we begin to see more of the troubling details of his life. Very well done documentary.