A Man's life is his own affair

Australia, 1970

Film
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Episode of Series “Personnel or People”.
An office-worker participates in a demonstration and his face is recognised by management in a front page newspaper photograph. Deals with the responsibilities of an employee towards his employer versus his rights as a citizen. Is a man free to do as he pleases outside working hours provided that it does not adversely affect his work?

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director

Brian Hannant

Brian Hannant

producer

Gil Brealey

Jack S. Allan

Jack S. Allan

production company

Australian Commonwealth Film Unit

Australian Commonwealth Film Unit

Duration

00:04:00:00

Production places
Australia
Production dates
1970

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Personnel or People

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