The Family: lifestyles of the future (1970)

1970 · Short film · 20 min

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Synopsis

Discusses the effects that technology and social changes have had on the famuly institution. Comments by Dr. Margaret Mead Discusses the traditional form of the family and explores alternatives to the conventional family. Visits a commune, a small urban family where two couples share responsibilities, and a 'three - way' family consisting of a man and two women.

Synopsis, reviewed

Details

Running time

20 minutes

Language

English

Collection

Educational Films, Ephemeral Films

Subjects on the Internet Archive

• 16mm Film
• Educational Film
• Families
• Social change
• Family Therapy
• Socialization
• Home
• Family

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