'Paedophile' film wins top honour
5 November 2004

A controversial film about a convicted paedophile released back into the community has won a top honour at the London Film Festival.

The Woodsman, starring Kevin Bacon, was named winner of the Satyajit Ray Award.

Directed by Nicole Kassell, the low budget film features Bacon as a child molester attempting to rebuild his life after 12 years in prison.