THE AUSTRALIAN DREAM (15)

WHO’S IN IT?

(as themselves) Adam Goodes, Stan Grant, Nova Peris, Gilbert McAdam, Tracey Holmes, Linda Burney, Nicky Winmar, Nathan Buckley, Natalie Goodes

WHO’S BEHIND THE CAMERA?

Daniel Gordon (Crossing The Line), director; Stan Grant (film debut), writer; John Battsek (One Day in September), Nick Batzias (A Month of Sundays), Sarah Thomson (film debut) and Virginia Whitwell (Fairless), producers; Pascal Babare (film debut) and Cornel Wilczek (Chasing Asylum), composers; Dylan River (Blasko), cinematographer; Matt Wyllie (The Fall), editor

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

The story of inspirational Australian football player Adam Goodes, from his Aboriginal roots to the racism row he would become central to whilst at the top of his game…

IN ONE SENTENCE, WHY SHOULD YOU BE EXCITED?

The dark history of Australia’s racism and mistreatment towards its indigenous people forms part of the harrowing but inspirational story of legendary sportsman Adam Goodes.

WHEN’S IT OUT?

FRIDAY 12TH JUNE 2020 (AVAILABLE ON VOD)

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