Like a Summer Storm

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Like a Summer Storm
Genredocumentary-drama
Written byJohn Power
Directed by John Power
Narrated byNorman Webb
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
Production
Running time70 mins
Production companyABC
Release
Original networkABC
Original releaseFebruary 14, 1972 (1972-02-14)

Like a Summer Storm is a 1972 Australian drama documentary directed by John Power. It was about Doc Evatt and the Petrov Affair. [1] It used archival footage, interviews and re-enactments. [2]

The Sun Herald called it "first class TV" that was "supberly done". [3]

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References

  1. "Pouring Petrov on to politics". The Age TV Guide. 10 February 1972. p. 1.
  2. "Petrov: govt clique was active". The Age. 15 February 1972. p. 4.
  3. "It's a happening world". The Sunday Sydney Morning Herald. 20 February 1972. p. 93.