The Life & Crimes of Doris Payne
- Documentary
Overview
How does a poor, single, African-American mother from segregated 1950s America wind up as one of the worlds most notorious jewel thieves? A glamorous 81-year-old, Doris Payne is as unapologetic today about the nearly $2 million in jewels shes stolen over a 60-year career as she was the day she stole her first carat. With Payne now on trial for the theft of a department store diamond ring, filmmakers Kirk Marcolina and Matthew Pond probe beneath her consummate smile to uncover the secrets of her trade and what drove her to a life of crime. Stylish recreations, an extensive archive and candid interviews reveal how Payne managed to jet-set her way into any Cartier or Tiffanys from Monte Carlo to Japan and walk out with small fortunes. This sensational portrait exposes a rebel who defies societys prejudices and pinches her own version of the American Dream while she steals your heart.
Details
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- October 16, 2013
- Original language
- English
- Spoken languages
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
- Cast
- Doris Payne
- Director
- Matthew Pond,Kirk Marcolina
- Producer
- Kirk Marcolina,Matthew Pond
- Cinematography
- Peter A. Holland
- Music
- Mark Rivett
- Budget
- Not recorded
- Revenue
- Not recorded
- Homepage
- Official site
- IMDb
- tt2131502