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What are we doing to our children, locked up, locked out

United States, 1973
film

A poignant case history of a damaged, unstable family and a child’s resultant antisocial behavioral problems. Issues arising from this case are child ad..

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ACMI would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waterways of greater Melbourne, the people of the Kulin Nation, and recognise that ACMI is located on the lands of the Wurundjeri people. We recognise the connection of First Peoples to their Country and that Treaty marks a renewed relationship grounded in truth-telling, self‑determination and respect. We also acknowledge First Nations people as the original storytellers of this land and celebrate their significant contribution to the contemporary moving image.