Directed by Daniel Kraus

Sheriff Ronald E. Hewitt of Brunswick County, North Carolina is a very savvy man. Whether raiding an illegal video poker parlor, looking into stolen ceramic bunny molds, or running a manhunt, he is polite, deals well with the media, and gets what he wants. His rural Carolina charm is as smooth and pleasant as his gentlemanly southern accent. “Sheriff” feels like an episode of “COPS” that’s actually pleasant and interesting to watch.
Although director Kraus is a bit too fond of the super-closeup and suffered from some sound difficulties while filming, this is an intriguing documentary. Hewitt is presented as a good sheriff, boss, and father, and it’s easy to see why he was elected. For folks who live here in the Bay Area, “Sheriff” is also an interesting taste of what life in rural North Carolina is like.