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This film is aimed at conveying to young people the value and importance of the vote. Actors portray representatives of the community such as: farmers, mechanics, clergymen and teenagers as they pass symbolically through the various evolutionary forms of government, including the monarchical system, military dictatorship, extremism and participatory democracy.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
302209
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Democracy
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Equality
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Liberty
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Monarchy
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Political science
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - overscan
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan
U-Matic (low band); Access Print (Section 1)