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Arson and its various aspects are discussed in a series of color films distributed by Film Communicators, 11136 Weddington St., No. Hollywood, Calif. 91601.
KILLER ARSON, 16mm, 40 minutes, rental, $85; purchase, $495.
Arson victims discuss their experiences in this film designed for public showing to help curtail arson incidents. The victims, who range from the families of fire fighters to those who have lost property and family to arson-related fires, talk about their feelings. Legislation proposals to strengthen arson laws are also presented.
These five films feature Gordon Vickery, formerly of the U.S. Fire Administration, as moderator:
AN ARSONIST TALKS ABOUT AMERICA’S FASTEST GROWING CRIME, 16 minutes, rental, $70; purchase, $195.
The rapid increase in arson, its repercussions and causes are examined in this film, suitable for showing to the public and to fire service personnel.
AN ARSONIST TALKS ABOUT BEATING THE LEGAL SYSTEM, 20 minutes, rental, $70; purchase, $245.
The manipulation of our legal system by a convicted arsonist is covered in this film. It points out ways to attempt to ensure prosecution of arsonists.
AN ARSONIST TALKS ABOUT THE BUSINESS OF SETTING FIRES, 22 minutes, rental, $70; purchase, $270.
Arson for profit and its implications is discussed in this film, as it details one of the reasons the arson rate has grown so alarmingly.
AN ARSONIST TALKS ABOUT JUVENILE FIRE SETTERS, 22 minutes, rental, $70; purchase, $280.
The motives of juvenile fire setting are explored by discussing arson with a convicted arsonist.
AN ARSONIST TALKS ABOUT INVESTIGATION AND INTERVIEWING, 15 minutes, rental, $70; purchase, $220.
Arson investigation and interviewing of suspects are covered in this film, which due to its sensitive nature is available only to the fire service and law enforcement agencies.
