Looks at the Menzies LCP government’s attempt to ban the Communist Party in Australia in the referendum of 1951 through the dramatic portrayal of the life of a young couple who are members of the party. Highlights the near hysterical atmosphere of this period in Australia’s history.
Cast includes Martin Vaughn, Barry Otto and John Howard.
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ACMI Identifier
508328
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Propaganda
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Australia - Politics and government
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Communism - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Federal government - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Political activists
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Political parties
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Political persecution
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Political science
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Politics - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Propaganda
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
History → Australia - History - 1945-1965
History → Communism - Australia
History → Menzies, Robert, Sir, 1894-1978
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)