Children of Darkness (1983)
A significant number of American children and teenagers - from all social backgrounds - suffer from mental disorders, schizophrenia, autism and emotional problems, leading them to isolation from society while treating their issues in mental health facilities. But there's no end in sight for those young individuals when they face obstacles and mistreatment in inadequate places under the supervision of careless and inexperienced professionals. The documentary follows some of those public mental institutions and another private center dealing with troubled kids and reveals what's wrong with their procedures, and the irreparable harm they cause in those patients.
Cast
- Peter Thomas - Narrator (voice)
- Richard Kotuk - Self - Reporter
- John Brooks - Self
- Billy Calhoun - Self
- Mary Calhoun - Self
- Gerald Davidson - Self
- Alice Dunn - Self
- Kenneth Kaufman - Self
- Brian Mcanally - Self
- Jim Mcanally - Self
Screenplay
Keywords
schizophrenia, autism, mental institution, mental illness, treatment of mental disorders
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Children of Darkness about?
- A significant number of American children and teenagers - from all social backgrounds - suffer from mental disorders, schizophrenia, autism and emotional problems, leading them to isolation from society while treating their issues in mental health facilities. But there's no end in sight for those young individuals when they face obstacles and mistreatment in inadequate places under the supervision of careless and inexperienced professionals. The documentary follows some of those public mental institutions and another private center dealing with troubled kids and reveals what's wrong with their procedures, and the irreparable harm they cause in those patients.
- Who directed Children of Darkness?
- Children of Darkness was directed by Ara Chekmayan, Richard Kotuk.
- Who stars in Children of Darkness?
- Children of Darkness stars Peter Thomas, Richard Kotuk, John Brooks, Billy Calhoun, Mary Calhoun, Gerald Davidson.
- How long is Children of Darkness?
- Children of Darkness has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
- What genre is Children of Darkness?
- Children of Darkness is a Documentary film.
- Where was Children of Darkness produced?
- Children of Darkness was produced in United States of America.