Children of Synanon

1968
Country: USA
Duration: 15 mins
B&W,
Sound: sound
Available Format/s: 16mm

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“A documentary about the life of children of residents at Synanon (a community primarily of former drug addicts). The children all live together, have a large part in running their school and sub-community and play a version of the Synanon “Game” (a type of group therapy). The film centers about the Game as played by the Children.” – H.L.
Winner – The Long Beach Autumnal Film Festival (1969); The National Student Film Festival (1969); included in the Genesis 1 package of young film-makers.

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