“Monstruo” es lo que el abogado de la acusación llama al joven de 17 años Steve Harmon, un brillante estudiante de Harlem y aspirante a director de cine. Acusado de asesinato por un crimen que él asegura no haber cometido, la película se centra en la compleja batalla legal que determinará si pasa el resto de su vida en la cárcel.
Cast completo de Monstruo
Jeffrey Wright
Mr. Harmon
Jeffrey Wright delivers a hauntingly powerful performance as Mr. Harmon in the film "Monster," a role that showcases his exceptional range and depth as an actor. Wright embodies the character of the high school teacher with a complex duality—a man who is both a mentor and a tormented soul grappling with his own demons. His interactions with the protagonist, Steve Harmon, portrayed by Kelvin Harrison Jr., are fraught with tension and an underlying sense of tragedy, as Wright's Mr. Harmon struggles with the accusations that threaten to derail his life and career. Wright's ability to convey empathy, frustration, and the existential dread of a man caught in the crosshairs of fate is nothing short of mesmerizing. His performance is a masterclass in subtlety and nuance, capturing the stoic yet emotionally charged essence of a character fighting to maintain his dignity and humanity in the face of unimaginable adversity. Through Wright's portrayal, Mr. Harmon emerges as a poignant reminder of the human condition and the redemptive power of education and self-reflection.