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Sydney Opera House 1972

In 1972 the Sydney Opera House was in the final stages of construction. With the external structure all but complete, this film focuses on the internal fit-out.

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Monster or Miracle: Angles on the Sydney Opera House

Accompanied by a chamber orchestra the Sydney Opera House is shown from many angles both inside and out.

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Monster or Miracle: Larry Sitsky comments on the Sydney Opera House

Composer Larry Sitsky comments that the opera theatre has many 'liabilities'. Opera director Sam Wanamaker suggests that the space is manageable. 

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Monster or Miracle: The charm of Jørn Utzon

The charismatic architect of the Sydney Opera House, Jørn Utzon, is initially enthusiastic about undertaking the construction of Australia’s most famous building.

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Sammy Butcher, Out of the Shadows: A people's band

Sammy Butcher talks about his experience as a musician with the Warumpi Band, and how the Warumpi Band was a people’s band, their songs having meaning that would have a positive impact upon their a

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Sammy Butcher, Out of the Shadows: I have seen it all

A teenage band put together by Sammy Butcher performs for an audience.

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Sammy Butcher, Out of the Shadows: Music for the people

Sammy Butcher talks about life after the Warumpi Band, settling down in Papunya and starting a recording studio where he teaches the young ones how to play music and perform.