Deep Dive: Very Extremely Dangerous (2013)
Film Lens
Jerry McGill transitioned from a rock'n'roll career to a life of crime, robbing banks and evading the FBI while performing with country music legends. The film follows McGill, aged 70 and suffering from terminal cancer, as he attempts to return to music after serving three jail sentences under two different names. His life is marked by a series of thefts across four states, accompanied by his fiancée Joyce.
The documentary raises questions about the ethics of capturing the life of a man willing to do anything for notoriety. As McGill charms his way in and out of trouble, the film examines the consequences of his actions and the responsibility of those documenting his life.
Why Watch
- •Meet Jerry McGill, a rock'n'roll criminal.
- •Follow McGill's bank heists across four states.
- •See McGill's return to music after prison.
Did You Know
•Jerry McGill is 70 years old and has terminal cancer.
•He has served three jail sentences under two different names.
•The film follows McGill and his fiancée Joyce across four states.
•McGill robbed banks while touring with country music legends.
Perfect For
Rockabilly music fansTrue crime enthusiastsCountry music history