Playing dangerous practical jokes, stealing from shops, letting down car tyres, stealing a car, running from police, all for a bit of fun. This film examines how this all leads to a criminal record and juvenile delinquency.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
309302
Language
English
Subject categories
Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Crime prevention
Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Vandalism
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Juvenile delinquency
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Juvenile delinquency - Prevention
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Juvenile delinquents
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Vandalism
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Juvenile delinquents - Education
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Youth - Conduct of life
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Youth - Conduct of life
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)