The Rocks: touring the historic Rocks
1983
The Rocks: touring the historic Rocks
1983
- NFSA ID5BANBTGZ
- TypeFilm
- MediumMoving Image
- FormDocumentary
- Year1983
A look at the Rocks area, focusing on restored old buildings, and tourist attractions including retail outlets.
Summary by Damien Parer
A look at the Rocks area, focusing on restored old buildings, and tourist attractions including retail outlets.
Summary by Damien Parer
- NFSA ID5BANBTGZ
- TypeFilm
- MediumMoving Image
- FormDocumentary
- Year1983
- Production companyKingcroft ProductionsProducerTerry OhlssonExecutive producerJohn R Pola & Associates Pty LtdDirectorPhilip BondWriterPhilip BondOriginal musicRobin Lee Sinclair
This is a nicely shot montage of today’s Rocks area. It is a classic example of 'sponsored’ or commissioned work of this period. The use of the walking tour, with a well-chosen snippet of location sound, helps personalise the material, effectively making us one of the participants.
The Rocks: Sydney, Australia synopsis
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 Rocks: Sydney, Australia curator's notes
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
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