A short film about Jack Burnett and his involvment in the horse racing industry in the 1970s. (Jack is the father-in-law of the filmmaker) Identifiable with many students. Could be used for discussion on the idea of bought leisure and deals with gambling relating to horse racing.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Previously on display
22 April 2019
ACMI Viewing Booths
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
505856
Language
English
Audience classification
Mediatheque - all ages (ACMI classified)
Subject categories
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Gambling
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Leisure
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Leisure - Australia
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Gambling
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Leisure
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Gambling
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Horse racing
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Horse racing - Australia
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Leisure
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
MOV file H264; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation
MOV file H264; ACMI External Digital Access Copy
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - overscan
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - presentation
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation