Vietnam, Australia's war

Examines Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam Conflict, 1962-72 using archival footage, stills, maps, home movies and newspaper headlines. Presents a chronological sequence of events during this period and queries Australia’s involvement. Addresses the long-term health and emotional effects of the conflict on veterans and their families.

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Credits

production company

Number One

co-producers/directors

Joseph Matthews

Michael Phillips

Duration

00:27:00:00

Production places

Australia

Production dates

1990

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

325294

Language

English

Subject categories

Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Vietnam War, 1961-1975

Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Vietnam War, 1961-1975 - Australia

Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Vietnam War, 1961-1975 - Psychological aspects

Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Vietnam War, 1961-1975 - Veterans - Australia - Health aspects

Short films

Short films → Short films - Australia

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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Australia, 1990

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