Pensions for Veterans (1953)
Film made in support of a campaign by the Waterside Workers Federation seeking pensions for older waterside workers. It depicts the hardships veterans, particularly older workers as well as some of the health and economic issues they endure. Shows a delegation of older workers, led by the WWF's Jim Healy and Tom Nelson boarding a bus in Sydney and travelling to Canberra, where they gather outside Parliament House. Climaxes with a mass meeting of waterside workers at Leichhardt Stadium and concludes with a group of elderly wharfies walking along the Sydney docks.
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 19 min
Release Date: September 13, 1953
Cast
- Jerome 'Jock' Levy - Narrator
Cinematography: Keith Gow
Production: Waterside Workers Federation Film Unit, Waterside Workers' Federation of Australia
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Pensions for Veterans about?
- Film made in support of a campaign by the Waterside Workers Federation seeking pensions for older waterside workers. It depicts the hardships veterans, particularly older workers as well as some of the health and economic issues they endure. Shows a delegation of older workers, led by the WWF's Jim Healy and Tom Nelson boarding a bus in Sydney and travelling to Canberra, where they gather outside Parliament House. Climaxes with a mass meeting of waterside workers at Leichhardt Stadium and concludes with a group of elderly wharfies walking along the Sydney docks.
- Who directed Pensions for Veterans?
- Pensions for Veterans was directed by Norma Disher, Jerome 'Jock' Levy, Keith Gow.
- Who stars in Pensions for Veterans?
- Pensions for Veterans stars Jerome 'Jock' Levy.
- How long is Pensions for Veterans?
- Pensions for Veterans has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).
- What genre is Pensions for Veterans?
- Pensions for Veterans is a Documentary film.
- Where was Pensions for Veterans produced?
- Pensions for Veterans was produced in Australia.