Walking on the Right Path

General Information

Original Title
La retta via
Author/Creator
Cortella, Roberto, director.
Language
Spanish, Italian.
Subtitles
English
Published
Belgium : Terra, 2009.
Physical Description
DVD-ROM (51 min.)
Digital ver. identifier
HU_OSA_00003502

Contents/Summary

Summary
The film tells the story of Ruben and Joachim, two young Belgians aged 17 and 16 who chose to participate in a special program of rehabilitation provided by Oikoten. Since 1982, Oikoten has offered alternative solutions for young offenders and seriously disadvantaged youngsters. By adopting the Greek word Oikoten (“away from home, away from your native country”), the organization offers the choice between a long stretch in prison or a long walk. The daily routine and the quite strenuous physical efforts is mentally liberating and teaches these adolescents respect, responsibility and the importance of values. Oikoten adopted the strategy of getting them away from a corrosive environment, broadening their horizons and challenging them to take on a new role. Ruben and Joachim travel over 2500 km on foot between Belgium and Spain. While following their journey, this film manages to show that positive changes can occur, that offering a new chance in life is better than social exclusion and putting people behind bars may not be the only solution.

Subjects

Genre
Documentary films

Bibliographic Information

Title Translation
Walking on the Right Path
Note
Verzio Film Festival Submission
Library Special Collection
Verzio Film Festival Submission

Holdings

Item Type Current Location Call Number Status Shelving Location Public Note
DVD-ROMOSA Film LibraryFL Record 1839Available--
Digital filmOSA Film LibraryFL Record 1839
(HU_OSA_00003502.mp4)
AvailableAccess Copy, MP4 format