Journey of a Nation (1947)
The much lauded poetic and polemical documentary about the standardisation of Australian rail gauges, emphasising the economic cost in times of peace and the possible threat to security in times of war. Heyer expertly highlights the problems involved, exploring the five changes in the size of rail track between the mainland states.
Director: John Heyer
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: May 1, 1947
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Journey of a Nation about?
- The much lauded poetic and polemical documentary about the standardisation of Australian rail gauges, emphasising the economic cost in times of peace and the possible threat to security in times of war. Heyer expertly highlights the problems involved, exploring the five changes in the size of rail track between the mainland states.
- Who directed Journey of a Nation?
- Journey of a Nation was directed by John Heyer.
- How long is Journey of a Nation?
- Journey of a Nation has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).