In this initimate use of the form of Digital Storytelling, Jim Pasakos puts together this story for his child. Using second person narrative, Pasakos tells of the decision to have a baby and the processes leading up to the birth. This serves as a very personal account of childbirth and a cherished family record.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
B2002070
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Childbirth
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Family - Australia
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Parent and child
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Parenthood
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White and Colour
Holdings
DVCAM; Master
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan