The Antique collector

United States, 1980

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Tells the story of an elderly woman and her young helper who enjoy working together at the flea market, until a stranger makes a remarkable offer to buy and care for the woman. Focuses on the needs and feelings of the elderly in modern society.

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Credits

production company

Barr Films

producer/director

Jerry A Callner

Duration

00:30:00:00

Production places
United States
Production dates
1980

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

015856

Language

English

Subject categories

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → United States - Social life and customs

Childrens Films

Childrens Films → Children 12+

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Aged - United States

Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Aged - United States

Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Children and adults

Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Children and the aged

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Aged - United States

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Aged women - Health and hygiene

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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