Raw material

Canada, 1955

Film
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Red Barker is being released from prison, but he desperately needs more than the $40 and the new suit of clothing which he is given as he leaves; he needs friendship. As it follows his experiences the film shows how the John Howard Society helps him to ward off loneliness and make a new start with his wife.

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Credits

director

Julian Biggs

producer

Grant McLean

production company

National Film Board of Canada

Duration

00:29:00:00

Production places
Canada
Production dates
1955

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

008960

Language

English

Subject categories

Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Criminal law

Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Prisoners

Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Prisoners - Rehabilitation

Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Prisoners' families

Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Rehabilitation of criminals

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Canada - Social conditions

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social interaction

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social isolation

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social norms

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social problems

Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Alienation (Social psychology)

Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Social isolation

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Alienation (Social psychology)

Short films

Short films → Short films - Canada

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Black and White

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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