The Circle (1967)
Produced in 1967, this black and white film is an inmate's view of Daytop, a drug treatment centre on Staten Island, New York, where addicts learn to get along without drugs. Uncompromising, often brutal group therapy sessions are designed to shake loose the excuses a victim makes for himself. The people and situations shown are authentic; only one actor was employed. The results obtained at Daytop are regarded by some psychiatrists as a breakthrough.
Director: Mort Ransen
Genre: Documentary, Drama
Runtime: 57 min
Release Date: August 15, 1967
Cast
- Don Francks - Don
Screenplay
Cinematography: Gilles Gascon
Editing: Michael McKennirey
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Addiction and Recovery
Keywords
alcohol, tobacco, drug rehabilitation, drugs, substance abuse
More Films by Director: Mort Ransen
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Circle about?
- Produced in 1967, this black and white film is an inmate's view of Daytop, a drug treatment centre on Staten Island, New York, where addicts learn to get along without drugs. Uncompromising, often brutal group therapy sessions are designed to shake loose the excuses a victim makes for himself. The people and situations shown are authentic; only one actor was employed. The results obtained at Daytop are regarded by some psychiatrists as a breakthrough.
- Who directed The Circle?
- The Circle was directed by Mort Ransen.
- Who stars in The Circle?
- The Circle stars Don Francks.
- How long is The Circle?
- The Circle has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
- What genre is The Circle?
- The Circle is a Documentary, Drama film.
- Where was The Circle produced?
- The Circle was produced in Canada.
- What are the themes of The Circle?
- The themes of The Circle include: Addiction and Recovery.