Documentary: Bonnie and Clyde br Bonnie and Clyde were American outlaws who were notorious for a crime spree in the 1930s during the Great Depression. They committed a series of crimes, including robberies and murders, and were killed in a police ambush in 1934. The duo has been immortalized in books, movies, and musicals, such as the 1967 film Bonnie and Clyde. br You can watch this video to learn about the historical context of Bonnie and Clyde's story: br Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow: The real couple, both born in Texas, became notorious criminals and a media sensation during the Great Depression. br Their crime spree: From 1932 to 1934, they, along with the Barrow Gang, traveled the Central United States, committing crimes like robbing gas stations, small stores, and banks. br Their notoriety: Their activities made them famous across the country, and the public was captivated by their story and the drama surrounding their life. br Key events br They first met in 1930, and their life of crime intensified after Clyde's parole in 1932. br The gang grew and shrunk, but Bonnie and Clyde remained the central figures. br Their crime spree ended when they were killed in an ambush by law enforcement officers in Louisiana on May 23, 1934.