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Temple on the Hill (1997)

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clip Three white daughters-in-law education content clip 2

This clip chosen to be PG

Clip description

The mother of three Indian sons who have all married white Australian women talks sadly about her feelings, and what she is missing not having Indian daughters-in-law. Her son explains how she is ridiculed in her traditional community because of her sons’ choices.

Curator’s notes

A moving glimpse into the effects of cultural change on an individual.