Through Australian eyes

Australia, 1983

Film
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Depicts the experiences of Australian children of various ethnic backgrounds as they visit the country where their parents were born.

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Credits

production company

Channel 0-28

Duration

00:30:00:00

Production places
Australia
Production dates
1983

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

S01016

Language

English

Subject categories

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Ethnicity

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Intercultural communication

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Ethnicity

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Intercultural communication

Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Children of immigrants

Short films

Short films → Short films - Australia

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Colour

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