One of four films in the “Mass communications and society” series forming a case study on British politics and television, shot during the 1976 Labour and Conservative Party conferences held in Blackpool and Brighton respectively. Concentrates on the live broadcasts of the events of each day and reveals the philosophies that guide the broadcasters in their decision making. Suitable for upper secondary level.
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ACMI Identifier
507358
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Mass media - Political aspects
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Mass media - Study and teaching
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Television and politics
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Television broadcasting
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Television broadcasting - Social aspects
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Communication - Social aspects
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Great Britain - Politics and government
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Mass media - Political aspects
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Television broadcasting - Social aspects
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Mass media - Study and teaching
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)