| Accession Number | AWM2017.580.1.2 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 5 min 41 sec |
| Object type | Interview |
| Maker |
McKinnon, Malcolm Brink Productions |
| Place made | Australia: South Australia, Adelaide |
| Date made | 2016-2017 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
| Copying Provisions | Copyright restrictions apply. Permission of copyright holder required for any use and/or reproduction. |
Ripples of Wartime - Chas Martin
Description
Interview with Chas Martin, anti-war protestor.
This is one of a series of short videos presenting some diverse perspectives on impacts of the Vietnam War. Collectively titled Ripples of Wartime, the videos were commissioned by Brink Theatre Company in Adelaide and initially presented in association with a play about the battle of Long Tan.
Original caption from production:
CHAS MARTIN, ANTI-VIETNAM WAR ACTIVIST
Charles (Chas) Martin became involved in the campaign against the Vietnam War whilst studying at Adelaide University. Called up for National Service in 1969, he disobeyed the notice and was summoned to court. Chas was one of only a few South Australian men sentenced to a full two-year prison term, equivalent to the duration of National Service. Subsequent to his release in 1971, he has pursued a life of practical activism in the realms of environmental sustainability, renewable energy and permaculture.