Why does vandalism occur? This film attempts to explore the psychological makeup of the vandal with special attention being paid to motivators like frustration and boredom through dramatisations: young woman on the way to a disco gets harassed; four youths take a joy ride in the hope of torching a school. Film also includes interviews and actual photographs of vandalism provided by the South Australian Police Force. Cast includes Jamie West, Rosanna Cassin, Joe Franco, Tim Glass. Written by John Dick.
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ACMI Identifier
015530
Language
English
Subject categories
Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Vandalism
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social psychology
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Vandalism
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Adolescent psychology
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Behaviorism (Psychology)
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Social psychology
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)