Taken by storm

Australia, 1981

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A dramatised film designed to promote an understanding and acceptance of an increasing program of replenishing Adelaide’s beaches. It would be useful in other cities which suffer similar problems. Local councils, secondary students, beachfront dwellers and anyone who enjoys the beach will find this film informative

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Credits

producer

Nicholas Cockram

production company

Stella Productions

Telefeatures

South Australian Film Corporation

director

Mario Andreacchio

Duration

00:24:27:00

Production places

Australia

Production dates

1981

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

015415

Language

English

Subject categories

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Adelaide (S. Aust.)

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Beaches

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Coasts - Australia

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Beach erosion

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Beaches

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Land use

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Urbanization - Environmental aspects

Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → City planning

Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Urban renewal

Documentary

Documentary → Docudrama

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Urban renewal

Educational & Instructional

Educational & Instructional → Educational films

Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Beaches

Places → Adelaide (S. Aust.)

Short films

Short films → Short films - Australia

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

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