Through the narration, we recall events in the lives of two young brothers growing up in the suburbs. We learn about “getting the blame” for things you didn’t do, and that if the devil doesn’t get you then karma will. Above all we see how two brothers deal with an alcoholic father, disease and asthma. Narrated by William McInnes. This clay animation film forms part of the autobiographical trilogy that includes “Uncle”, “Brother” and “Cousin”.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
311524
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Awards - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Children of alcoholics
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Brothers and sisters
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Children - Family relationships
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Children of alcoholics
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Alcoholism
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Asthma
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Children of alcoholics
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)