Scum
TV MovieDramaCrime
Carlin is a new reform school inmate with a reputation as a hard case. The authorities encourage gang leader Pongo to humble Carlin, but Carlin overtakes Pongo as Daddy of the ward. The guards institute a reign of terror and neglect, with Carlin emerging as an unlikely leader.
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A raw, unflinching look at the brutal realities of institutional life. It's a bleak and harrowing experience that pulls no punches, immersing you in a world of despair and survival against overwhelming odds.
grittybleakunflinchingharrowingsteadykitchen sink realismsocial realismbrutaldocumentary-esqueinstitutionalizationabusesurvivalloss of innocence
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