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The Man from Snowy River (1982)

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clip 'Never take it for granted' education content clip 3

Original classification rating: PG. This clip chosen to be PG

Clip description

Jim Craig (Tom Burlinson) has rescued Jessica Harrison (Sigrid Thornton) from her ordeal in the mountains. Riding to visit Spur, the one-legged gold miner, they discuss the beauty and unpredictability of the mountains.

Curator’s notes

Lights, camera, metaphor. Jessica’s independence softens as her helplessness increases. The script doesn’t leave much unspoken – but there is a suggestion here that women also need to be treated with care, like mountain weather and horses.