Why Vandalism?
Why Vandalism? is a short film from 1955 released on 16mm. It is held in the Prelinger Archives collection.
Description of the life of an adolescent outsider. He feels that everyone is against him.
juvenile delinquent; dirty dishes; messy house; Opens with spooky music and the sound of glass breaking.
Voiceover:
"This is vandalism. In this case perhaps not too serious. But wherever it happens, vandalism maybe the symptom of a sickness. An outward expression of feelings which have become twisted and warped in an unfriendly world."
"In Jeff's hidden personality are many scars and many open wounds. Their causes are not easy to understand. Perhaps his home is at fault. It's not that the dishes are dirty and the house is messy. It's something much deeper. Perhaps the emptiness of a home that is lacking in love and affection"
"Wherever the natural warmth of human feeling has been turned to resentment by constant lack of affection and understanding
there is danger of vandalism. "
diner; juke box; malt shop; teenagers on street at night; small children in winter clothes;
boys rip up test papers in classroom at night, then completely toss a classroom;
a judge sentences boys;| Why Vandalism? | |
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| Produced by | Encyclopaedia Britannica Films |
Production company | Encyclopaedia Britannica Films |
| Distributed by | Encyclopaedia Britannica Films |
Release date | 1955 |
Running time | 16:08 |
| Language | English |
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