Piece Comment

Review of Chasing After the Hurricane: A Personal Look Into the Life of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter - After the Movie.


In this profile of Rubin Carter, Nisean Lorde was able to resist what many network shows could not - over-using Bob Dylan's song about "Hurricane".
It's a great song, but the story here is about Carter.
I think the piece is longer than what is needed to tell this story and elements of his speech are "audience tape" quality, which makes it difficult to hear and understand.
The device of touring Rubin's house works well, as he explains the significance of the different types of flowers he has. (Truth, Friendship, Love, Good) It also gives room for "Hurricane" Carter to share his passion...stepping up to the defense of the wrongly convicted.