Clip description
Monica stole cars for the thrill of it. But suddenly she was 18 and an adult according to the law. When she next stole a car, she went to jail. Now she’s a social worker who works with young people. She recalls that terrible and irresponsible time in her life that science now says may be attributed to her immature brain.
Curator’s notes
A great mix of human drama and science. And all the more interesting because it proves that it’s not just young boys who run foul of the law. Jonica Newby, the presenter, has scripted a tight structure in which she packs a scientific punch, but also a fast-paced and visually exciting story. The dramatic night shooting, combined with the technique of using the offender – now a social worker – to play her young self, is extremely effective.