Plot

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.

Reception

Awards:
(Winner)San Francisco International Film Festival Silver Spire,
(Winner)Denver International Film Festival Special Jury Prize,
(Winner)Taos Talking Picture Festival Taos Land Grant Award,
(Winner)Bermuda International Film Festival Special Mention,
(Winner)Cinequest San Jose Film Festival Best Documentary

Reviews:
The New York Times (5.0) ""Intimate and affecting.""

Variety (5.0) ""Profoundly powerful...hugely satisfying.""
Film Festivals:
Cinequest Film Festival,
Denver Film Festival,
San Francisco International Film Festival

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Quotes and Credits

Credits

Sound Re-recording Mixer Rick Dior

Additional Editor Philip Shane

Director Constance Marks

Executive Producer Neil P. Parent

Co-Director Bob Eisenhardt

Producer Constance Marks

Co-Producer Rob Fruchtman

Original Music Joel Goodman

Producer Adriana Trigiani

Film Editor Bob Eisenhardt

Cinematography James Miller

Sound Editor Paul Hsu

Sound Editor Margaret Crimmins