Set in an exclusive boys school, Gareth learns that his feelings can be validated and expressed only through violence.
A graphic and disturbing look at the ritual of hazing.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
B2001141
Language
English
Audience classification
ACMI classified
Subject categories
Amateur & Student Films → Student films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Youth
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Homosexuality
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Love
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Youth
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Youth
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
Digital Betacam [PAL]; Master
VHS [PAL]; Reference - timecoded
Digital Betacam [PAL]; Sub-master
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - overscan
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan