tomdickson

Great to watch a film which presses all the buttons without resorting to excess. Capable director knows his craft creating a movie that at first images makes you think you are deep in old Europe! Well worth watching. Characters go through personal realisation as the story progresses leading to change in attitude and beliefs. We can only hope the final outcomes will lead to good lives but a sequel or just leave the cinema and have a coffee to discuss what might h happen. Of note is the music which feels very period and often contains lots of emotions that dialogue won't convey. Effective technique which my group of viewers all noted and spoke about.

It's a fascinating period in modern Australian history which has been waiting for a truthfull telling. This documentary achieved a great deal in treading new ground. That original footage was retrieved is a tribute to the film makers. It's part of a video history waiting to be used in school curriculum so the next generation grow up with the truth to understand the country.

Well worth watching.