Dot goes to Hollywood

Australia, 1989

Film Australian animation

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Dot sets out on a mighty adventure which takes her to the razzle dazzle of sparkling Hollywood. Once there she becomes a film star to raise money for her little friend Gumley the koala who needs an operation on her eyes. With the help of Hollywood stars, Dot wins a talent quest and is discovered by a famous director, she becomes what all Hollywood dreams are made of - a star.

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Credits

producer/director

Yoram Gross

Duration

01:13:00:00

Production places
Australia
Production dates
1989

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

324101

Language

English

Audience classification

G

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

Wikidata

Q5299390

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