This film makes a personal statement on TV and commercial advertising and their insidious effect on the susceptibility of people. The message is given using an avant-garde style, told in mime and dramatics. Cast includes Max Gillies, Joe Bolza and Bob Thorneycroft and original music performed by Frank Zappa.
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
504233
Language
English
Audience classification
Mediatheque - not for children (ACMI classified)
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Television
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Television advertising
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Advertising - Social aspects
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
MOV file H264; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation
MOV file H264; ACMI External Digital Access Copy