Episode number 2 of Series “Australian wilderness series”.
Wilderness is increasingly recognised as a scarce and vital commodity worldwide. In this video, Part 2 in a series of 6 documentaries, Val Plumwood, environmental philosopher and writer returns to Kakadu, where she was the victim of a terrible crocodile attack. Set against the steamy, intensely beautiful, backdrop of Kakadu National Park viewers share her thoughts on wilderness and wildlife. Accompanied by a Teacher’s Guide.
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ACMI Identifier
300817
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Crocodiles
Animals & Wildlife → Plumwood, Val
Animals & Wildlife → Wildlife conservation
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Kakadu National Park (N.T.)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Wilderness areas - Northern Territory
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Kakadu National Park (N.T.)
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Wilderness areas - Northern Territory
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Wildlife conservation
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
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Sound
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Colour
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VHS; Access Print (Section 1)
DVD; Access Print (Section 1)
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - overscan
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI External Digital Access Copy