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VCE program

The Holdovers - EAL focus

Screening and lecture

Alexander Payne | USA | 2023 | M

Tickets

Ticket prices
Per student $15
Teacher (free with student booking) FREE

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When

Mon - Fri during school terms

10am - 1.30pm

Introduce your students to this moving and funny exploration of class, privilege, and makeshift family, with an EAL focus.

This program includes a screening of the film with English subtitles, a short break and a 60-minute lecture focusing on themes, characterisation, and filmmaking techniques, paced for EAL learners.

Bookings

This program is available from Mon 2 Nov 2026, and Semester 1 2027 sessions are now available.

To make a new booking, a minimum of 50 students is required.

Accessible screenings

EAL film sessions screen with English subtitles.

Descriptive subtitles are also available (English dialogue and text description of audio) for the hard of hearing. Cinemas are wheelchair accessible.

Free hearing devices are available, including hearing loops (for hearing aids) and headphones for the hard of hearing. These devices connect with cinema audio for both film and lecture. AD (Audio Description channel) is also available for this film.

Please let us know when booking about accessibility requirements to ensure easy access on the day, or feel free to contact us with questions education@acmi.net.au.

Event duration

3 hours 30 minutes

Rating

M

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