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Treatment Abuse, Behavior Modification, Thought Reform => Elan School => Topic started by: Chrysta on December 24, 2004, 12:18:00 AM
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what was the name of the movie about elan? did it ever get made or released?
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oh boy, opened up a big can of worms now
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what do u know
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There was a movie about Elan? Really now? :???:
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jordy jackoff never made it
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there was a documentary made in 1980 it was called children of the night or children of the dark or something like that . also 20/20 and 60 minutes have both done pieces on elan.....
jackie
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where can i find this video....at the local blockbuster?
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To clarify:
There was a documentary aired circa 1983 on PBS called "Children of Darkness." It described various treatment facilities for mentally ill and emotionally disturbed teens. While it featured a segment on Elan, it also featured segments on mental hospitals, autistic teens and children who die in psychiatric facilities for unexplained reasons. I used to have a copy, but I think I've since misplaced it. Elan is portrayed in the movie in a depressing light and a runaway forced to wear a rabbit suit and leg shackles is featured prominently. But some rather innovative treatment is shown, including "primal scream" therapy, one of the things Elan should have kept in concept, in my opinion.
Now, moving forward: Earlier this year, there was a documentary about Elan called "Number 5 Road" in the works. The partnership, which I once belonged to, was subsequently dissolved and although a few interviews were shot, the movie was never made. There's been many bitter words exchanged about the movie and I do not wish to relive those times. I put my best foot forward to help make a good, fair movie; unfortunately it didn't happen. I've moved on and I'm sure others have too.
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thanks pete. thats exactly what i was looking for....
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I'm not a "filmmaker" per se but I know my way around a camera and teach the final cut pro class at U of I. Does anyone here want to take a shot at making a movie with my assistance? I've been wanting to go out and get some of my own and other people's stories on tape, not about elan being good or bad for "teenagers", but about us as individuals and people, connected by a place and an event . Sounds broad but thats why I think just start filming now and the movie will structure itself. Plese email me if you're interested, aiiro@unicomedia.com. My name is Susan and I went to E3 from 1996-1998.
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u beat me to it Pete, I remember watching it with you