For Love or Money

Synopsis
A film made by a women’s film-making collective about the history of women workers in Australia. It explores the economic and social position of women in work and their complex motives for working and follows the fight for equal pay. Includes numerous archival footage sequences.
Language
English
Country
Australia
Medium
Film; Video; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 25 min. Videocassette. VHS. col. 25 min.
Technical information
Black-and-white / Sound
Year of production
1983
Availability
Hire
Sale
Notes
Reviewed in ‘Moving Pictures Bulletin’ No 24 (Aug 1995), p42.
Documentation
A comprehensive study guide giving historical notes, filmography, bibliography and other information is available.
Uses
2nd- and 3rd-year courses in women’s studies; women’s history; MA in women’s studies.*
Subjects
Women’s studies
Keywords
Australia; manufacturing industries; women workers

Credits

Director
Jeni Thornley; Megan McMurchy
Producer
Jeni Thornley; Margot Oliver; Megan McMurchy
Writer
Jeni Thornley; Margot Oliver; Megan McMurchy

Distribution Formats

Type
Film
Format
16mm

Production Company

Name

Flashback Films

Distributor

Name

Cinenova

Email
info@cinenova.org
Web
http://www.cinenova.org External site opens in new window
Address
Waterlow Park Centre
Dartmouth Park Hill
London
N19 5JF
Notes
Films made by, and predominantly for, women. The collection is browsable by title or director and includes experimental films, narrative feature films, artists’ film and video, and documentary and educational videos. Hire or sale on film and video.
Name

Contemporary Films

Phone
020 7255 1444
Fax
020 7436 7950
Address
British Film Institute
21 Stephen Street
London W1P 2LN
Notes
Administrative address: Unit H Spectrum House, Gordon House Road, London NW5 1LP, tel: 020 7482 6204, fax: 020 7284 2809, email: inquiries@contemporaryfilms.com, http://www.comtemporaryfilms.com

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