Getting the message

Australia, 1979

Film
Getting the message thumbnail image.

Dramatization of the difficulties faced by an illiterate adult in employment and social situations. Suggests that with concern and adequate teaching methods this problem can be overcome. The film highlights the plight of the hundreds of illiterate Australian adults.

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Collection

In ACMI's collection

Previously on display

22 April 2019

ACMI Viewing Booths

Credits

producer/director

Ivan Gaal

production company

Victoria. Audio-Visual Education Centre

Duration

00:33:00:00

Production places
Australia
Production dates
1979

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

506052

Language

English

Audience classification

Mediatheque - all ages (ACMI classified)

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

MOV file H264; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation

Collected

4 times

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