Uses a series of photographic stills in order to illustrate the history and character of the roles that women occupy in society. Stresses the contrast and individuality of the people within each role. The film is composed of approximately four hundred separate images of women collected from drawings, paintings and photographs. Music and sound effects compliment the quotes and comments about the situation of women throughout history.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
505994
Language
English
Subject categories
Crafts & Visual Arts → Images, Photographic
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social role
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Women
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Women - Social conditions
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Social role
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Women
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Women
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)