Brothers and Sisters (1997)

Documentary, Biography

Length: 54 minutes 27 seconds

Synopsis

A lecture by scientist Frank J Sulloway about sibling behaviour is intercut with interviews in which a range of brothers and sisters, young and old, including an only child, express their social responses to sibling relationships. Some historical photographs and home movies are included.

Curator’s notes

Brothers and Sisters is a straightforward documentary that offers an insight into family behaviour. Producer Sonja Armstrong’s credits include Heat in the Kitchen, Helen’s War, 15 Minutes to Rock and The Fortune Teller.

Production company Sonja Armstrong Productions
Producer Sonja Armstrong
Executive producer (ABC) Dasha Ross
Director Russell Vines
Based on the book 'Brothers and Sisters' by Joan Sauers

Acknowledgements

Produced in association with the ABC.

Produced with the assistance of the New South Wales Film and Television Office and the Film Finance Corporation Australia.

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