Collectors

Australia, 1991

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An inventive and funny documentary that looks at various types of collections. Reg collects spark plugs and Margot collects frogs. Even more interesting are the collectors. There is a thriving sub-culture of ‘object hunters’ out there, attending swap meets and fetes in search of that ‘ gem ‘. Some say it’s all in the chase while others prefer the find!

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Credits

director

Diana Leach

creator

Diana Leach

producer

VCA

writer

Diana Leach

Production places
Australia
Production dates
1991

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

B1003522

Language

English

Audience classification

G

Subject category

Documentary

Holdings

Digital Betacam [PAL]; Sub-master

VHS [PAL]; Reference - timecoded

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