Author |
Estomin, Lynn.
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Title |
Motherhood on trial : the tragedy of Susan Smith / produced and directed by Lynn Estomin. |
OCLC |
ASP1650444/flon |
Publisher |
New York, NY : Filmakers Library, 1997. |
Description |
1 online resource (26 min.) |
LC Subject heading/s |
Smith, Susan (Susan Vaughan)
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Infanticide -- South Carolina -- Union.
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Murder -- South Carolina -- Union.
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LC Genre heading/s |
Documentary.
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Summary |
The case of Susan Smith, a young mother who drowned her sons in South Carolina, repelled and fascinated the whole nation. Amidst all the uproar it is interesting to note that Newt Gingrich claimed the tragedy was the inevitable outcome of years of liberal control of Congress. Motherhood on Trial challenges viewers to examine current conservative thinking that blames the breakdown of the traditional family for causing crime, poverty, illiteracy, teenage pregnancy and other problems. |
Audience |
For College; Adult audiences. |
Reproduction note |
Electronic reproduction. Alexandria, VA : Alexander Street Press, 2011. (Filmakers library online). Available via World Wide Web. |
Awards note |
American Psychological Association, 1997. |
Language note |
English. |
Awards note |
Association for Women in Psychology, 1997. |
General note |
Originally released as DVD. |
Awards note |
National Women's Studies Association, 1997. |
General note |
Title from resource description page (viewed May 24, 2011). |
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