Episode of Series “Why can’t they be like we were?”.
An exploration of the lifestyle of a middle-class family in an affluent suburb and the family’s attitudes to success, competitiveness, and the raising of children. Greg attends an independent school whilst his younger brother, Richard, attends a government high school. An important theme in the film is the extent to which Greg is making, or is able to make, autonomous decisions about his own life.
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
012706
Language
English
Subject categories
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Youth
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Autonomy in adolescence
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Family - Psychological aspects
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Youth
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Autonomy (Psychology)
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Decision-making
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Youth
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)