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A bunch of kids on hearing that a beloved steam ferry “The Lady Hope” has been decommissioned and due for the scrap heap decide to rescue the boat from destruction. They use the help from some of their adult allies to help rally against the government in an escalating and hilarious caper that promises to save the ‘Lady’. A child’s fantasy is saved when the kids command a string of well-hatched decoys to shrug off the threatening eyes of the government whilst restoring dignity to the historical boat. Includes footage of the city and bays around Hobart, Tasmania (Australia). Suitable for children 6-12 years.
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ACMI Identifier
316199
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Adventure and adventurers
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Children - Social life and customs
Childrens Films → Children 0-6
Childrens Films → Children 12+
Childrens Films → Children's films - Australia
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → River boats
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Ships - Conservation and restoration
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Children - Social conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Education of children
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Moral development in children
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Education of children
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Children - Family relationships
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Children - Social life and customs
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Education of children
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Emotions in children
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Moral development in children
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Self-reliance in children
Feature films → Feature films - Australia
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Moral development in children
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)