The film follows a group of troubled teenagers as they visit a local prison. The focus of the program is to literally scared the teenagers from leading down a criminal path. They are shown where prisoners live in dire conditions. The prisoners even use scared tactics and threats so the children do not end up in the same place.
The documentary should be a requirement in the classroom for students whether they possess good or bad behavior. I know a few parents who are battling with teenaged children who are addicted to drugs and alcohol; then run away from home. They live a criminal life on the streets. It is heartbreaking to hear these stories. The parents are completely helpless and live steady lives from being a nurse to owning companies. After viewing the film, sometimes, I wonder if I should recommend the film. Majority of the time, they have to spend money on a rehabilitation center for the child. But unfortunately, the teenager ends up back on the streets.
Although I hear heartbreaking, struggling stories, I believe that the documentary really demonstrates a successful intervention program. At the end, they interview the teenagers before and after. Many of them steer away from crime. They do not want to live rest of their lives in prison. Some wasn't so lucky. Overall, the program does help many teenagers as they interview them as successful adults.
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