The Wasted years

United States, 1975

Film
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This film is a comparative study of the current trend of penal system philosophy in three European countries - Austria, Hungary and Denmark. All three are in the process of re-evaluating their approach to the treatment of their offenders. No endorsement is given to any approach

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Credits

director

Pierre des Bonnet

production company

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

United Nations

Duration

00:28:00:00

Production places
United States
Production dates
1975

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

011669

Language

English

Subject categories

Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Crime

Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Criminal justice, Administration of

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

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - United States

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

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → United Nations

History → United Nations

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)

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