A City awakens

A non-narrated film showing the sights and sounds of a city as it gradually comes to life in the early morning. The film begins before dawn until each part awakens. As the city prepares for the day, the rhythm builds and builds.

Credits

production company

Dimension Films

producer

Edward Schuman

Duration

00:14:00:00

Production places

United States

Production dates

1974

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

013351

Language

English

Subject categories

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Cities and towns - Interpretive programs

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → City and town life

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → City and town life

Places → Cities and towns - Interpretive programs

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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United States, 1974

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