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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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
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)
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)