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Mum's The Word - A Film about Women and Welfare
- Year of completion
- 1982
- Content type
- Documentary
- Format
- Short
- Genre
- Society
- Duration
- 23 minutes
- Production Status
- Completed
Synopsis
This documentary looks at three single mothers living on social security benefits and how they maintain their family lives. These women raise fundamental questions about sole parenthood and the Australian social security system.
Cast and Crew
Director
Carole KostanichProducer
Carole KostanichWriter
Carole KostanichAwards
1983 — Australian Teachers Of Media Inc – Highly Commended
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International Sales
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Rose Street FilmsShare this Production
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