The read
It runs a compact 49m.
Synopsis
This powerful and disturbing documentary covers the outcry approaching the release of Robert Thompson and Jon Venables, the two 10 year old boys who killed 2 year-old James Bulger in 1993. Re-telling the tragedy, the film presents the protests against their release from an institution, delves into the backgrounds of the killers, their terrible violent act and the impact it caused in UK. It also explores claims that their punishment has been a sham, as reporter Deborah Davies investigates how inmates at secure units are treated and interviews experts to learn whether eight years has been sufficient time to successfully rehabilitate the pair.
Ratings
IMDb7.5/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Deborah DaviesWriter
- Gerry TroynaDirector
Cast
- Deborah DaviesSelf (Reporter)
- Denise BulgerSelf (archive)
- Pete PriceSelf (Radio DJ)
- Phil RobertsSelf (Merseyside Police)
Stills
Themes
child murderliverpool, englandchild-on-child murder