A fast-paced, humorous film, animated by Bruce Petty. The film emphasises the use of leisure time as an important aspect of life in our society. Planning for recreation and leisure time should be undertaken both on a personal and a broad public level. (Awards: Winner of the 1976 American Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film)
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Previously on display
22 April 2019
ACMI Viewing Booths
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
012642
Language
English
Audience classification
Mediatheque - all ages (ACMI classified)
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Academy awards (Motion pictures)
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industrial sociology
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industry - Social aspects
Animation → Animated films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Community organization
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Industry - Social aspects
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Leisure
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Leisure
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Leisure
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
U-Matic (low band); Access Print (Section 1)