Better life than them

Australia, 1982

Film
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A group of 15 year olds are interviewed about their attitudes towards school, employment and unemployment and life expectations, peer group acceptance, short and long term prospects of jobs and careers.

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Credits

director

Sally Ingleton

production company

Open Channel Productions

Duration

00:30:00:00

Production places
Australia
Production dates
1982

Collected

14 times

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