The problem of truancy is the subject of this film. Various factors contributing to truancy are raised for discussion, not the least of which is the common adult practice of taking a sickie. Cast includes Sue Berny, Judy Dick, Joe DiSario, Doug Gautier and others.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
012773
Language
English
Subject categories
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Adolescence
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Education - Study and teaching - Australia
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → School attendance
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → School children
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Adolescence
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → School children
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → School children
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - presentation
MOV file H264; ACMI External Digital Access Copy
U-Matic (low band); Access Print (Section 1)