For Love or Money (1983 film) explained
For Love or Money is a 1983 documentary which investigates role of Australian women for over 200 years in both paid and unpaid work. It is compiled using almost entirely historical material.[1]
A copy is kept in the Australian National Film and Sound Archive.[2]
A pictorial history book is also available, For Love or Money, a Pictorial History of Women and Work in Australia.
Plot
There are three film clips available:
- First women's union
- Equal pay paradox
- A very efficient secretary
Awards and recognition
- Best Feature Documentary, International Cinema del Cinema delle Donne, Florence, 1984[3]
- Nominated for both Best Documentary and Best Screenplay, Australian Film Institute Awards, 1984[4]
- Highly Commended United Nations Media Peace Prize, 1985
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: FOR LOVE OR MONEY: A History of Women and Work in Australia . Ronin Films . 16 June 2017 . 26 November 2017.
- Web site: For Love Or Money. Australian Sound Archive. 20 November 2017.
- Web site: The Experimental Practice of History in the Filmwork of Jeni Thornley. Collins. Felicity. 1998. Screening the Past. 22 November 2017.
- Web site: 1984 AFI Awards - Non-Feature Film. Australian Film Institute (AFI) / Australian Academy Cinema Television Arts (AACTA). 24 November 2017.