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This is the dramatic story of the newsreel cameramen who lived and worked in Australia during the golden era of the newsreel from 1948 to 1956. Len Maguire is a top cameraman whose devotion to his work and loyalty to his company creates conflict with both his colleagues and the people he loves. Amy is a production assistant working in a predominantly male environment and Len’s brother, Frank, heads the Australian branch of an American newsreel company in competition with Len’s company.
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ACMI Identifier
314852
Languages
English
English
English
Audience classification
PG
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion picture industry - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
DVD; Access Print (Section 1)
ISO; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation
ISO; Digital Preservation Master - presentation