This short drama is a tight observation of family life during the recession. Shot in a single living room, we see the ebb and flow of family life reflected in some pivotal moments through a particularly difficult time. However, the digital hearth remains a constant source of comfort.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Previously on display
22 April 2019
ACMI Viewing Booths
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
B2002782
Language
English
Audience classification
Mediatheque - all ages (ACMI classified)
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Television
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Television viewers
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Family - Great Britain
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Family
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Family - Great Britain
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
MOV file H264; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation