From bubble-wrap insulation to a Buddhist stupa, experience alternative living in Mt Best. Meet Dr Chalko and his environmentally sustainable house and see how he converted a freezer into a fridge that uses less power per hour than a light bulb uses per day. Michael and Mary moved to Mt Best to find peace and to live in harmony with their surrounds, in the process they built a Stupa and a labyrinth in their backyard and invite anyone who wishes to come and contemplate a moment of their time.
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
B2001821
Language
English
Audience classification
Mediatheque - all ages (ACMI classified)
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Mountain life
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Gippsland (Vic.)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Gippsland (Vic.) - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Mountain life
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Alternative lifestyles
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Communities
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Alternative lifestyles
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
DVD; Back-up
DVCAM; Master
DVD [PAL]; Access Print (Section 1)
DVCAM; Sub-master
MOV file H264; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation
MOV file H264; ACMI External Digital Access Copy