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Or Forever Hold Your Peace (1970)

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This clip chosen to be G

Clip description

Protestors march through the streets of Sydney and Melbourne against the Australian involvement in the Vietnam War. The soundtrack includes chants and songs from the crowds, and excerpts of radio news broadcasts.

Curator’s notes

The black-and-white footage captures the feel and size of the demonstrations, as well as noting the police presence.