Sue Ford was one of the first feminist photographers and filmmakers in Australia, initiating her practice during the early 1960s in Melbourne. An active member of many feminist film co-operatives, her works explore Australian identity and feminism, excavating the effects of Australia’s colonial past through playful, innovative and experimental films. In Low deposit, easy terms, Ford interrogates Australia’s obsession with car culture, but instead of open Outback roads, the viewer tours inner-city car dealerships, home garages and junkyards where life struggles to grow.
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ACMI Identifier
B2003617
Language
English
Subject category
Short films
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation
16mm film; Master
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - overscan
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - presentation
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI External Digital Access Copy