Advertising and Jerry Goodis are an inseparable combination. This fascinating documentary takes a behind-the-scenes looks at the power plays in the advertising business in Canada. It explores the conflict and the difficulties faced on the production of one particular commercial which Goodis does not like, yet has to sell. Includes a ‘Hush Puppies’ commercial showing people talking to their feet. Photographed by Douglas Kiefer.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
307189
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Advertising
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Television advertising
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Marketing
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Selling
Documentary → Documentary films - Canada
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Advertising
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)