An animated film which examines why the individual has to have his idiosyncrasies and his potentialities processed out of existence in order to be made acceptable to society. Considers individualism, conformism and the compromises which have to be made. American Film Festival Blue Ribbon.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
321052
Language
English
Subject categories
Animation → Animated films - Great Britain
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Sociology
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Conformity
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Individuality
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)