Focuses attention on the problem of vandalism and the need for respect for other people’s property. The film tells the story of three boys who caused damage to a schoolroom because they failed to think about the possible consequences of their actions. The roles of each of the three boys involved in the incident are discussed and the point made that the prank would not have happened if each boy had acted on his own conscience.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
313072
Language
English
Subject categories
Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Offences against property
Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Vandalism
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Personal property
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Vandalism
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Personal property
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Responsibility
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)