| Title |
The Chifleys of Busby Street. |
| Publisher and/or associated date/s |
Canberra : Ronin Films, c2007. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (DVD) (ca. 74 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Note |
Title from disc surface. |
| Subtitle on container: ...a community remembers. |
| "Produced with the assistance of the Australian Film Commission, ArtsACT and the National Museum of Australia"--container. |
| Credits |
Director, writer Andrew Pike ; producers Andrew Pike, Harriet Pike ; co-producer & historian Robin McLachlan. |
| Performers |
Voice of Ben Chifley, Tony Barry. |
| Summary |
Ben Chifley was a railway engine-driver who became Australia's best loved Prime Minister in 1945. This film is an attempt to find and share the communal memory of Ben and his wife, Elizabeth, that lives on in their hometown of Bathurst, New South Wales. The stories and memories of over 50 friends, neighbours and colleagues contribute to an emotional and eloquent portrait of a remarkable community and a national leader. |
| Level |
Censorship classification: G. |
| System details |
PAL ; All regions. |
| Subjects |
Chifley, J. B.(Joseph Benedict),1885-1951 |
| Chifley, Elizabeth Gibson, -- 1886-1962 |
| Prime ministers -- Australia |
| Australia -- Politics and government |
| Bathurst (N.S.W.) -- History |
| Other Authors &/or Associated Persons |
Pike, Andrew, 1946 - (producer) |
| Other Corporate Bodies |
Australian Film Commission |
| Australian Capital Territory |
| National Museum of Australia |
| Call number |
EM-C.150 (DVD) |
