Deals with the struggle between a young married couple to attain a balance of power in their relationship. Both are successful in their repsective careers, yet unable to make a success of their marriage. After two years of conflict and a serious quarrel, they decide to make a determined cooperative effort to salvage their marriage. Although adjustment is slow and difficult, they ultimately acheive a balance that enables both of them to contribute equally to ‘breadwinning’ and ‘homemaking’. Neither is boss both both partners share the reponsibilities of the home.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
011942
Language
English
Subject categories
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Equality
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Interpersonal conflict
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Competition (Psychology)
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Home economics
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Interpersonal conflict
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Marriage
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)