The March of Time, Vol. 15, No. 12: A Chance to Live

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    Short Film194918mEnglishDocumentary
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    1949 documentary short that won an Oscar in a tie with "So Much For So Little". Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2005.

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    With the lives of so many young Italian boys left in ruins as the Allies displaced the Fascists on their way towards Rome, this short feature takes a look at how the church, the US army and a fair degree of charitable effort was put into the creation of what were called the “Boys Republic”. One of four of these institutions was centred near the ancient town of Santa Marinella where we are introduced to the headstrong young Carlo who has spent most of his life scavenging or living off the largesse of the well meaning but over-stretched GIs he encountered. This isn’t a work shy individual, but with a paucity of opportunity and money, he finds this community offers him stability, a bed, a purpose and food in his belly. Though sponsored by the church, it is entirely left to the population of boys as to how the place is run. It is split into groups according to skills and aptitude and delivers a range of activities that include schooling, but also appreciate the value of those who can work with their hands. Carpenters, potters, farmers, fishermen - these are highly valued by this fraternity and paid accordingly. Obviously, trying to keep this working smoothly is akin to herding cats, and hitherto pretty feral ones at that, but the narrative is here to accentuate the positives more in the style of a fund-raising public information film. In that respect, it tugs but gently at the heart/purse strings but instead let’s the imagery of these disadvantaged youngsters tell us a story of there but for the grace of God. The production and editing are all a bit basic, but aside from a slightly Disney-esque score that overwhelms at times, it is quite an informative and sympathetic documentary about people who were prepared to help themselves, if only given a leg up.

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