Documents the massive non-violent civil disobedience against the building of the Gordon below Franklin Hydro-electric scheme between December 1982 and March 1983. It is the story of the largest peaceful direct action Australia has witnessed. It vividly portrays confrontation in a wilderness under threat a clash of attitudes. Includes interviews with Dick Smith, David Bellamy and Bob Brown.
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ACMI Identifier
324486
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Franklin River (Tas.)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Tasmania
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Conservation of natural resources
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
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Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)