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Whiteys Like Us (1999)
The documentary observes a group of white Australians coming together to take part in an Aboriginal reconciliation study group. Across Australia, fifteen thousand such groups formed 'Reconciliation Learning Circles’ – an initiative by Adult Learning Australia for the Council of ... [read more]
Kellogg’s Cornflakes: Tell Me a Story (c1943)
In this partly animated cinema advertisement for Kellogg’s Cornflakes, the benefits of a fast, nutritious and easy to prepare breakfast cereal are illustrated through a children’s story about Lady Kangaroo and her large family. [read more]
Archibald Family: Family Scenes and Outings in Sydney (c1932)
This home movie produced by the Archibald family in approximately 1932, features a variety of scenes illustrating their family life. These include beach scenes, a young girl’s birthday party and shots from onboard a boat on Pittwater, Sydney. [read more]
Morning Star Painter (1980)
This short film narrated by David Gulpilil documents the production of a bark painting by the highly acclaimed artist Djiwul (Jack) Wunuwun in his homeland community of Gamedi near Maningrida in Arnhem Land. [read more]
Love’s Tragedies (1998)
The film follows Charles, a private investigator, on the job. He describes how he collects evidence of people in the act of being unfaithful and shares his feelings on the subject of adultery. Experts interviewed include sex therapist Bettina Arndt ... [read more]
Empty Arms, Broken Hearts (1994)
Each year thousands of children are abducted by a parent and taken out of the country. In eighty percent of cases it is by the father. Women from Australia, Britain and France are interviewed. They discuss the success rate of ... [read more]
General Motors Holden – Export Holden Version 2 (c1962)
This television advertisement for General Motors Holden showcases the economic and cultural value of Holden exports to markets in Asia, Africa and the Middle East, including Malaya, Thailand and Iran. It includes footage of Holdens in some of these countries ... [read more]
Media Watch – Series 9 Episode 1 (1997)
Stuart Littlemore QC(Queen’s Counsel), former journalist and now barrister, presents the first program for the year in the 1997 series of Media Watch. There’s a review of what’s happening in print media across the country and a stunning exposé of ... [read more]
Clowns and their Make-Up (1985)
The documentary covers many aspects of clown make-up particularly for children. Subjects covered include make-up, design, eyelashes, wigs, clown eggs and pom-poms. [read more]
Singapore Synopsis (1971)
This is a travelogue made by amateur filmmaker Alan Bresnahan during a trip to Singapore in 1971. It includes the city’s colonial architecture, prominent buildings and the Tiger Balm Gardens, as well as capturing some of the local ways of ... [read more]
Shifting Shelter 3 (2005)
Shifting Shelter 3 is the latest instalment in a documentary series shot over a ten year period. Reminiscent of the British 7 Up Series, the Shifting Shelter series records the lives of four Indigenous individuals on their journey from teenagers ... [read more]
Rodeo (c1934)
This documentary is about a rodeo held in northern Queensland in approximately 1934. It features 500 participants parading through the streets of Townsville; buck jumping and calf-riding competitions as well as the main rodeo at Mount St John; and the ... [read more]
Starstruck (1982)
Teenage cousins Angus (Ross O’Donovan) and Jackie Mullens (Jo Kennedy) live in the Harbour View Hotel, beneath the Harbour Bridge in Sydney’s Rocks. Jackie is 18 and wants to be a singer; Angus is 14 and writes songs, while avoiding ... [read more]
Out There – Two Down Under (2002)
In small-town Wollemi, teenager Miller (Richard Wilson) observes two overseas newcomers arriving at the vet clinic next door. Reilly (Douglas Smith) is a reluctant refugee from his wealthy family’s troubles in America, while UK-born Aggie (Jade Ewen) is starting her ... [read more]
Tuckson (1988)
This biographical documentary examines the life and work of artist Tony Tuckson (1921-1973). Tony Tuckson was regarded by some as Australia’s answer to Picasso. From 1952 to 1973 Tuckson worked at the Art Gallery of NSW and was Deputy ... [read more]
Just Peanuts (1954)
This documentary filmed in Queensland details the growing, harvesting, distribution and processing of peanuts. It also features peanut-related products, 'ETA’ company vans advertising peanut butter leaving the factory, and children consuming peanut butter in school canteens. [read more]
Eyes Right (c1950)
This short film produced by Castlereagh Film discusses how to protect and care for the eyes. Addressed to children and their parents, it explains how the eye sees by comparing it to a camera, and advises on how to avoid ... [read more]
Flamingo Park (1980)
The documentary looks at the work of fashion designer Jenny Kee who is shown at work at her retail outlet Flamingo Park (established with fellow designer Linda Jackson) and at home in the Blue Mountains, intercut with a fashion show. [read more]
CE Miller & Co Cinema Advertisement: Know Your Melbourne (c1945)
This colour cinema advertisement from around 1945 is for CE Miller and Company, a removal and storage business based in Melbourne and shows off Melbourne city and suburbs of the mid 1940s. [read more]
Rites of Passage (1994)
The documentary looks at three teenagers and their families. Each teen is experiencing difficulties, and the filmmakers interview both sides as they struggle to resolve their differences [read more]
