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The classic phrase, according to tradition ever on the lips of the underworld, is used here as the title of a documentary which throws light on criminality in all its aspects and, moreover, goes into the polymorphous interpretations of its significance. The central role is filled by a black mugger who, motivated by a mixture of cynicism and powerlessness, delivers a run-away monologue expressing his views on this ever more popular media subject. Contributions are also made by a young white woman clearly belonging to the prosperous middle classes. Obsessed by her fear of violence, she voices her suspicions of her racial opposite, who for his part prizes precisely the alertness and initiative of the average mugger as a means to escape poverty. Kipnis presents a playful miscellany of opposing views, apparently determined by the social position of the speaker.
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Frank van Rossum
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Camera: Joe Langenfeldt, Chris Sabold, Music: Steve Rodby, Torn Radtke, Bruce Gaitsch, Ross Traut, Bob Sutter, Laura Kipnis, Sound mixing: Gary Eighamrner, With: Emest Perry Jr., James Hood, Laura and Mary Kipnis, Sue Seligman, Ron Hawking
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