In an attempt to pay his son’s medical bills following an unfortunate accident, a father (Brett Swain) sends in handicam footage of Timmy’s mishap into the reality show, “Accidents will happen”. His wife (Anni Finsterer) is bitterly disappointed, but makes the journey into the studio with the family when they are in contention for a financial benefit. When the production crew discover the faux accident has resulted in Timmy becoming wheelchair bound, they send down an executive (Chris Haywood) to reneg the claim and all appears to be lost. A timely tale about reality television that featured as part of the St Kilda Film Festival and Touring Film Festival, 1999. Cast also includes Michael Barrallon, Emily Barr, Alan Dale and Tania Lacy.
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ACMI Identifier
310391
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Home movies and video
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Awards
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Television broadcasting - Social aspects
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Television broadcasting - Social aspects
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Children's accidents
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Accidents
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Children's accidents
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Sound
Colour
Colour
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VHS; Access Print (Section 1)