Compilation of archival film showing early campaigns for women’s rights, and the rights and freedoms won by the end of the 1920’s. This film captures the Suffragette movement in its campaign to earn the vote. The historical advisor for this film was Arthur Marwick, Professor of History, The Open University.
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
003238
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Women - Employment
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Women in politics
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Women's rights
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Women's rights
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Women's health services
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)