Examines the campaign by environmentalists to stop the construction of an Alcoa aluminium smelter at Wagerup (near Perth, WA). Looks at the reasons behind the conservation movement and shows the nature of non-violent civil disobedience and its consequences. Highlights the difficulties facing protest groups in Western Australia and the importance of the Courts in their struggle. Suitable for secondary level.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
506808
Language
English
Subject categories
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Conservation of natural resources - Australia
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Environmental education
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Environmentalists
Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Courts - Australia
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Civil disobedience
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Protest movements
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)