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B/KEL |
Publisher Number |
DVD07180 Magna Pacific |
Physical description |
2 videodiscs (DVD) (ca. 94 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 study guide (12 p. : col. ill. ; 30 cm.) |
Notes |
"Based on the book by Molly's daughter Doris Pilkington Garimara" |
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Screen format: anamorphic widescreen, presented in two versions: 4:3 and 2.35:1 (16:9 enhanced). |
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Special features: Follow the Rabbit Proof Fence documentary, director's commentary, cast and crew interviews, cast and crew biographies, theatrical trailers, study guide, press articles. |
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Distributor: Magna Pacific. |
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Magna Pacific: DVD07180. |
Audience |
Rated: PG. |
Performer |
Everlyn Sampi, Tianna Sansbury, Laura Monaghan, Ningali Lawford, David Gulpilil, Kenneth Branagh. |
Summary |
In the 1930's in outback Australia, three young Aboriginal girls are snatched from their mothers' arms in Jigalong, Western Australia and sent to a remote settlement at Moore River. Distanced from their mothers and forced to adapt to a strange new world, the girls attempt the impossible and embark on a daring escape. What ensues is an epic journey which tests the girls will to survive and their hope of finding the rabbit-proof fence to guide them home. |
Subjects |
Kelly, Molly, d. 2004 -- Drama.
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Cross, Gracie -- Drama.
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Kadibil, Daisy -- Drama.
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Aboriginal Australians -- Western Australia -- Drama.
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Stolen generations (Australia) -- Western Australia -- Drama.
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Feature films -- Australia.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Jigalong Community (W.A.) -- Drama.
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Moore River Region (W.A.) -- Drama.
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Related names |
Winter, John.
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Olsen, Christine.
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Noyce, Phil, 1950-
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Lawford, Ningali, 1967-2019.
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Sampi, Everlyn.
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Sansbury, Tianna.
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Monaghan, Laura.
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Pilkington, Doris, 1937-2014.
Follow the rabbit-proof fence.
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Australian Film Finance Corporation.
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HanWay Films.
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