Where to watch Very Extremely Dangerous (2013)

Story

This documentary follows Jerry McGill, a man who drifted from music into crime, serving multiple prison sentences before announcing a comeback to performing in his seventies. Director Paul Duane captures McGill and his fiancée Joyce traveling across four states as they navigate a life caught between music and lawlessness. The film raises questions about documentary filmmaking itself—exploring the ethics of recording someone willing to pursue notoriety at any cost.

Why watch

• A character study of an unconventional life spanning music, crime and redemption
• Directed by Paul Duane with an intimate, observational documentary approach
• Explores the moral complexities filmmakers face when documenting controversial subjects

Good for: Viewers interested in character-driven documentaries exploring ambiguous moral territory; not designed for family viewing.