Nick Godwin

On January 7th 2005, 29 year old Rick Rodriguez murdered his former nanny and then killed himself on a lonely desert highway. Hours earlier he had videoed his suicide note and this final message provided a remarkable insight into a deeply damaged life. It also lifted the lid on one of the most notorious religious cults to emerge out of the 1960s counter culture: The Children of God sect.

Four unruly youngsters aged 12-14 have been sent to the local council pupil referral unit (PRU), which hasten weeks in which to improve their behaviour so that they can return to mainstream schooling and avoid permanent exclusion. This film follows the boys during their time in the PRU, and at home.

On January 7th 2005, 29 year old Rick Rodriguez murdered his former nanny and then killed himself on a lonely desert highway. Hours earlier he had videoed his suicide note and this final message provided a remarkable insight into a deeply damaged life. It also lifted the lid on one of the most notorious religious cults to emerge out of the 1960s counter culture: The Children of God sect.

Four unruly youngsters aged 12-14 have been sent to the local council pupil referral unit (PRU), which hasten weeks in which to improve their behaviour so that they can return to mainstream schooling and avoid permanent exclusion. This film follows the boys during their time in the PRU, and at home.