An explanation and history of automation and the benefits and problems it can bring. Animated techniques are used to explain the meaning of automation, and the film illustrates its application in different walks of life.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
010819
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Automation - Social aspects
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Information technology - Social aspects
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Technology - Social aspects
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Technology - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
History → Technology and civilization
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Information technology - Social aspects
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Technological innovations
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Technology - Social aspects
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Technology - Study and teaching
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Technology and civilization
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)