We are the city

United States, 1972

Film
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A candid portrait of the city through the sights and sounds of its daily activities. We share in the bustle and excitement of its people as they walk to their jobs, enjoy leisure hours, strive to improve living conditions and frankly discuss their feelings and attitudes about city life.

Credits

production company

New Document Productions

Coronet Instructional Films

Language

English

Duration

00:12:44:00

Colour

Black and White

ACMI Identifier

30289

Subject categories

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Cities and towns

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → City and town life

Documentary

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → City and town life

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → United States - Social conditions

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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