Sense of Freedom

Synopsis

A film directed by John Mackenzie dramatising the life of Jimmy Boyle who was reputed to be Scotland’s most violent man. After a hard upbringing he was twice charged and cleared of murder but was finally imprisoned for a murder he didn’t commit. While in prison he wrote his autobiography ‘A Sense of Freedom’ and started to sculpt. Since his release Jimmy has become a reformed character and spends a great deal of time working with young offenders.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of release

2006

Year of production

1979

Subjects

Sociology; Film Studies

Keywords

autobiography; justice; prisoners; social conditions; social psychology; Boyle, Jimmy

Credits

Director

John Mackenzie

Writer

Jimmy Boyle

Cast

David Hayman

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 2 PAL

Price

£5.99

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

85 minutes

Year

2006

Distributor

Name

Anchor Bay Entertainment

Email

webmaster@anchorbay.co.uk

Web

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