Independent Lens

They Call Us Monsters - Juan's Unrequited Crush - Clip

Clip: Season 18 Episode 18 | 1m 55s

In this excerpt from the Independent Lens film They Call Us Monsters, teenager Juan, who is incarcerated for 90 years-to-life for first degree murder, talks about the girl he's had a crush on since kindergarten and may never have a chance to tell her how he really feels given his situation.

Aired: 05/22/17 | Rating: NR

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