Deals with the problems and frustration’s many women feel when they find that being a wife and mother at home does not fully occupy their time, and who do not find the stimulation they need to fulfil their lives and feel useful. Patricia wants to be “an individual” to be independent rather than the wife of Mr. Garner. (Awards: Melbourne, New York)
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
322527
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Film festivals - Australia - Melbourne - Awards
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Film festivals - United States - New York - Awards
Documentary → Documentary films - Canada
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Sociology
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Women
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Women
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Women
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)