The Water waster

Australia, 1983

Film
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A humorous look at the very serious problem of water wastage that poses the question “Can a water waster really be cured?” Steve Blackburn (of Tim and Debbie fame) plays the part of an irresponsible water user who needs to be taught a lesson or two.

Credits

director

Barbara Boyd-Anderson

production company

Filmpartnership

Language

English

Duration

00:13:27:00

Colour

Colour

ACMI Identifier

33752

Subject categories

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters â†’ Conservation of natural resources - Australia

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters â†’ Environmental education

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters â†’ Water conservation

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters â†’ Water use

Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport â†’ Water consumption

Educational & Instructional

Educational & Instructional â†’ Instructional

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety â†’ Water consumption

Short films

Short films â†’ Short films - Australia

Sound/audio

Sound

Holdings

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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