Synopsis:
Documentary for Channel 4 about a couple's last-ditch attempt to
transform the behaviour of their daughter. Diane and Fred were so
despairing of their daughter Georgina's tantrums that they had
asked social services to take her into care. The film
shows how with the help of a behavioural expert, Warwick Dyer, they
were able to turn the situation around. The success of the film was
followed by a series of films for Channel 4 under the title of Bad
Behaviour.
Awards
Newport Film Festival 2004 - Best Documentary
San Francisco Film Festival 2004 - Golden Gate Award
Broadcast Awards 2003 - Best Documentary Programme
Nominations:
The Grierson Awards 2004 - Best Documentary on a Contemporary Issue
RTS Educational Awards 2004
Synopsis:
Documentary for Channel 4 about a couple's last-ditch attempt to
transform the behaviour of their daughter. Diane and Fred were so
despairing of their daughter Georgina's tantrums that they had
asked social services to take her into care. The film
shows how with the help of a behavioural expert, Warwick Dyer, they
were able to turn the situation around. The success of the film was
followed by a series of films for Channel 4 under the title of Bad
Behaviour.