
A short sequence of contemporary nightlife in The Rocks, showing it active with live music, restaurants and tourist attractions.
Summary by Damien Parer
This very nicely shot sequence of The Rocks in early evening effectively creates a warm, friendly and inviting mood in well-restored historic settings. The first piece of commissioned music is nicely evocative, and the well-timed editing of the night life sits comfortably with it. The final scene of the jazz band, shot live, is particularly appealing.
This sponsored documentary traces the beginning of The Rocks in Sydney Cove to its present redevelopment as a tourist precinct. A young female tourist appears throughout the film as a linking device.
The short documentary was commissioned by the Sydney Cove Redevelopment Authority to promote tourism and shows their involvement in the redevelopment.
Notes by Damien Parer
The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia acknowledges Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live and gives respect to their Elders both past and present.