As each new generation makes its mark on the fabric of Australian society, inevitably changes in lifestyles and attitudes will occur. Throughout the 20th century, the motion picture camera has recorded these changes, creating a permanent, living record of our past. This program has been compiled from Cinesound and Movietone Newsreel items, as well as advertising films from the 1930s to the 1960s. As you watch this video, some of the stories will make you laugh, others you may find distasteful, a few will seem absurd, but most of them are certain to make you cringe. NOTE: Some of the footage in this video may contain material of a sexist or racist nature.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
308194
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Aboriginal Australia → Racism - Australia
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels → Archival materials
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels → Newsreels - Australia
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Attitude change
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Racism - Australia
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Attitude change
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Attitude change
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)