An award winning portrayal by director Donald Crombie of a suburban mother who is a victim of the pressures and pace of modern urban life. The domestic situation before and after her suicide are re-created for a dramatic examination of cause and effect. Docu-drama presented as an interview by Anne Deveson.
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ACMI Identifier
012803
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Urbanization
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Urbanization
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social problems
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Urbanization
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Women - Social conditions
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Family life surveys
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Suicide
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
U-Matic; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)