Glued to the Telly (1995)

Documentary

Length: 55 minutes

Synopsis

Tracing 40 years of television broadcasting in Australia, this documentary uses dramatised segments, historical footage and interviews to give the viewer a cross-section of opinions about the advantages and disadvantages of television in the lives of Melbournians.

Curator’s notes

The documentary employs a self-conscious ironic style.

Original aspect ratio: 4 x 3 (TV)

Production company Vixen Films
Producer Stuart Menzies
Director Jo Lane
Music David Bridie
John Phillips
Cast Tiriel Mora

Acknowledgements

Archive footage provided courtesy of Nine Films & Television Pty Ltd

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