Episode of Series “I myself”.
Shane identifies himself as ‘dumb’. The film examines some of the perceptions his parents, siblings and peers hold about Shane by showing him at his school and at his home. The interactions in these two settings illustrate some causes and consequences of low self-esteem
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
323514
Language
English
Subject categories
Childrens Films → Children 12+
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Learning disabilities
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Child psychology
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Child psychology
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Self-perception
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)