‘Flash Back’, an archival mashup of films and footage from the 1940s through to the ‘80s celebrating the changing face of Australian youth identity and culture.
From rebel youth of the ‘50s, to the ‘70s counter culture revolution and the punk attitudes of the ‘80s, ‘Flash Back’ explores the changing decades through diverse subcultures and the music, fashions and cultural preoccupations that shaped them.
Image: ‘Sharpies: A Gathering’, courtesy Greg Macainsh
Our sincere thanks to filmmakers, musicians and donors for material used in this work. Full details in credits. Edited by ACMI’s Sam Mapplebeck.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Previously on display
22 April 2019
ACMI Viewing Booths
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
B2003313
Audience classification
Mediatheque - all ages (ACMI classified)
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Advertising - Fashion
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Home movies and video
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Fashion - Australia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Youth - Australia
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels → Archival materials
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social interaction in youth
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Youth - Alcohol use
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White and Colour
Holdings
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - presentation
MOV file H264; ACMI External Digital Access Copy