Delinquents Reclaimed (1962)

Title reads: “Delinquents Reclaimed“. Singapore Island. L/S Singapore. L/S crowded waterfront. Various shots teenage delinquents getting out of bus and onto prison boat which leaves harbour. L/S island of Pelau Senang. Various shots prisoners getting out of a boat onto the island and walk through jungle. L/S temporary camp on the island. C/U guard giving orders. Various shots young prisoners being put to work: clearing jungle and building brick quarters for prison camp. Various shots prisoners clearing land and cultivating it: we see them plant vegetables and tapioca. More shots prisoners building quarters, they learn brick laying skills. Various shots prisoners lining up for meals, we see them eating bowls of rice. Next section is filmed some time later: M/S corrugated iron being laid on roof of huts. C/U man painting wall of a building. Various shots prisoner operating electrical generator the prisoners built for themselves. Various shots prisoner switching on light. Various shots p