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Five films on police. The mask / written and directed by George C. Stoney ; a George C. Stoney Associates Production.
- Format:
- Video
- Series:
- Academic Video Online
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Police--United States.
- Police.
- Police training.
- Police services for the mentally ill--United States.
- Police services for the mentally ill.
- Genre:
- Documentary films.
- Educational films.
- Short films.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (34 minutes)
- Place of Publication:
- Watertown, MA : Documentary Educational Resources (DER), 1963.
- Language Note:
- In English.
- System Details:
- video file
- Summary:
- The Mask (1963, 33 min) A film designed to make police officers aware that alcohol can disguise or mask serious physical and mental illnesses. Made with the Cleveland Police Dept. From a series of films produced in the 1960s that offer a view of police officers as instruments for social service for all rather than just law enforcement bringing down on criminals the punishment of the law. They were made for use during group discussions where the police could share their immediate experiences with one another and with the people from hospitals in their communities. Written material supplemented the films during these discussions, which encouraged the participants to cite their own experiences. Instead of just blaming the police and making them feel guilty, this dialog created some understanding. The first four of these films were produced through the Louisiana Association for Mental Health in collaboration with its executive director, Dr. Loyd Rowland (1902-1981). The series was co-sponsored by International Association of Chiefs of Police, with support from the National Institute for Mental Health. The fifth film was made last with the New York Police Department. George C. Stoney, producer of the projects, recalls, "I think they had a real effect on the medical professionals and the police. These group screenings brought them together and helped them recognize their common problems." The same problems are facing communities now. Perhaps these films can inspire further dialog, as they did when they were originally released. Suitable for teaching courses in law and society because it serves as a historical artifact that realistically portrays the dynamics of US police practices in the mid-20th century.
- Notes:
- Title from resource description page (viewed January 31, 2020).
- OCLC:
- 1144717177
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