What rights has a child

United States, 1968

Film
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Uses children’s art from all over the world with commentary by the children as they talk about each of the clauses of the “Universal Declaration of the Rights of the Child” an what they means to them. Juxtaposes the children’s artwork and their views with often quite graphic photography of war , famine, poverty, and violence. Includes artwork from Terezin Concentration Camp and disturbing camp stills. Not for children’s viewing.

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Credits

director

Elspeth MacDougall

producer

Ben Park

production company

United Nations Television

Duration

00:15:00:00

Production places
United States
Production dates
1968

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

011841

Language

English

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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