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Panorama: Defend the Children

1998 · 40 min

A sober, unsettling news report that sits with frightened families and angry neighbours, leaving a quiet chill long after it ends.

Genres
Documentary
Starring
Vivian White, Sidney Cooke
Overview
Addresses concerns of relatives of victims and locals at paedophiles such as Sidney Cooke being released into their areas.

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Genres
Documentary
Starring
Vivian White, Sidney Cooke
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    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • crime
    • justice
    • fate
    • family
    Places
    • small town
    • big city
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • documentary
    • true story
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence none
    • Sex mild
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    Action0
    Horror3
    Humour0
    Realism10
    Romance0
    Tension5
    Darkness7
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight7

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    Details

    Genres
    documentary
    Starring
    Vivian White, Sidney Cooke
    Runtime
    40 min
    Country
    United Kingdom
    Languages
    English

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