Child of Rage

Child of Rage follows the story of disturbed child Beth Thomas as she receives psychiatric treatment. It includes interviews with Beth herself, her family, experts in the field, and footage from her home life. A traumatic childhood left Beth emotionally scarred, violent, and wanting to hurt those around her, just as she had been hurt by her biological parents. After being taken in by a loving home, her adoptive parents struggled to cope with her outbursts and threats to kill. The documentary reveals her troubled mind and the painful process of recovery.

Child of Rage showcases just how deeply damaged children can become at a young age when they are abused. Beth Thomas was described by her therapist as one of the most severe cases of ‘reactive attachment disorder’. Many believed her condition to be untreatable, but as an adult Beth is now healthy, stable, and a registered nurse, helping children with conditions similar to hers.