Monster (2021)

Woven with intricate threads from the award-winning novel by Walter Dean Myers, "Monster" traces the harrowing journey of Steve Harmon – a bright, ambitious 17-year-old black boy who dreams not of a world behind bars but of a life behind the camera as a filmmaker. When the unforgiving hand of fate casts him into a chilling role in a felony murder, a role he may or may not have played, his world is irrevocably turned upside down. Caught in the merciless jaws of a labyrinthine legal battle, Steve grapples with his grim circumstances. With his life hanging in a precarious balance, he finds solace in his passion for filmmaking. He begins to perceive his court trials and jail time as a movie, a cinematic tapestry interwoven with suspense, fear, and the desperate hope for freedom. As Steve embarks on a fight to reclaim his innocence, the lines between reality and his cinematic perspective blur. Will the courtroom see Steve Harmon, the honor student with dreams larger than life, or just a faceless suspect in a gruesome crime? Will the final act see him free or forever labeled as a Monster? The film unfurls this gripping tale, leaving viewers at the edge of their seats, questioning what the future holds for this promising young soul.

Monster is a crime movie featuring Adriana DeGirolami and directed by Anthony Mandler.

Monster is currently streaming on Netflix.