Polly Bide's films on social issues - especially on children - reflected the compassion that was her hallmark: Mothers Behind Bars (1990), made with Helena Kennedy, showed the terrible impact of separating convicted mums from their children, as was Home Office policy. Thanks to her film of a New York prison creche, the policy softened to a degree.
Documentary
Episode Description
- Polly Bide's films on social issues - especially on children - reflected the compassion that was her hallmark: Mothers Behind Bars (1990), made with Helena Kennedy, showed the terrible impact of separating convicted mums from their children, as was Home Office policy. Thanks to her film of a New York prison creche, the policy softened to a degree.
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Hosts
- Helena Kennedy (Reporter)
Contributors
- Polly Bide (Producer)
- Polly Bide (Director)
- Thames Television (Production Unit)
- Alan Horox (Executive Producer)