The film follows three young boys living at Green Chimneys, a residential treatment center for children with emotional, behavioral, social and learning challenges. Located on a farm, the center is designed for severely disaffected inner city youth, and teaches them socialization skills by assigning each one an animal to nurture. Thirteen-year-old Anthony is struggling to control his explosive temper. Twelve-year-old Eddie is confused about his once acceptable behavior of stealing and lying. And Mike, who’s eleven years old, is nervous about starting a relationship with his mother. Filmed as cinema vérité, the story follows the boys through therapy, school, and their daily chores.
Video ID: 38
Legacy Video ID: 38
Release Date: Jan. 1, 1997
Genre: Documentary
Country: United States of America
Languages: EN_NATIVE
Runtime: 1h 27m
Credits
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Director: Constance Marks
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Co-Director: Bob Eisenhardt
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Producer: Constance Marks
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Producer: Adriana Trigiani
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Sound Re-recording Mixer : Rick Dior
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Additional Editor: Philip Shane
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Executive Producer: Neil P. Parent
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Co-Producer: Rob Fruchtman
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Original Music: Joel Goodman
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Film Editor: Bob Eisenhardt
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Cinematography: James Miller
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Sound Editor: Paul Hsu
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Sound Editor: Margaret Crimmins
Awards
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1997: (Winner) Denver International Film Festival Special Jury Prize
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1997: (Winner) San Francisco International Film Festival Silver Spire
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1997: (Winner) Taos Talking Picture Festival Taos Land Grant Award
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1998: (Winner) Bermuda International Film Festival Special Mention
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1998: (Winner) Cinequest San Jose Film Festival Best Documentary
Reviews
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The New York Times (5.0): "Intimate and affecting."
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Variety (5.0): "Profoundly powerful...hugely satisfying."
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