Fred Hollows was a controversial, larger-than-life character who was abrasive, determined, flamboyant, unconventional and full of contradictions. Some loved him, some hated him. The style of this film, like the man, is direct, forthright, warts and all. Rather than conquer and convert, his philosophy was to train people to help themselves and this film documents his work in Eritrea, Nepal and here in Australia. Included is film shot during recent expeditions, archival material and interviews and glimpses of him at home and on the road. “For all the world to see” is bold, wry, intimate and ultimately a very moving tribute to an extraordinary life.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
303908
Language
English
Audience classification
PG
Subject categories
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Health and hygiene
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Medical care
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Television
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Eritrea (Ethiopia)
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Eye - Diseases and defects
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Public health - Developing countries
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)