djhart54 Review of Murder in the First

Murder in the First (1995)

Pure Fiction Tugs at Heart Strings and Wallets

[2/10 · 4 June 2007]

I was impressed with the incredible acting performance by Kevin Bacon in this fictional film. His haunting portrayal of a tormented character named Henri Young was outstanding. I give him credit for solid character development and an engaging emotional bond that he establishes with the audience through this character. More incredible, though, is that so many people will come away from watching this film thinking - as I did - that a horrible atrocity was committed against poor, innocent Henri Young. While doing research on Alcatraz Island and its famous inmates, I discovered to my embarrassment that "Murder In The First" actually more accurately refers to what the writers and producers did to the actual story of the real inmate Henri Young. I assumed that the film was a credible source of truth and that the producers took it upon themselves to reveal a corrupt prison system. Having taught and spent time with prison inmates, including death row inmates in San Quentin, I can tell you that the last people you ought to give credence to are the animals that prowl behind those walls. Take the time and do some research about Mr. Young. You'll gain a real education about how the Hollywood film industry has duped the public with this pathetically twisted tale...and who the real cons are.