For Them That Trespass (1949)
Directed by Alberto Cavalcanti
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Synopsis by Sandra Brennan
In this drama, a frustrated upper-class writer decides that he will find real inspiration by examining his subjects first-hand. This leads him to begin wandering about the seamiest side of town where he witnesses a murder. When an innocent man is arrested, the writer refuses to assist him as the knowledge that he has been "slumming" could destroy his career. The young man is sentenced to 15 years in prison. Upon his release, he hears his own story in a radio drama written by the author. This enables the ex-con to get the necessary evidence to clear his name.
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testimony, arrest, criminal, evidence, false-conviction, gathering, hearing [sense], help, identity, innocence, killing, murder, name-clearing, neighbor, prison, radio, release, scandal, upper-class, witness, writing
