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Australian Rules (2002)
Director: Paul Goldman
Cast: Nathan Phillips, Luke Carroll, Lisa Flanagan, Tom Budge
Runtime95 min
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16-year-old Gary Black is an average football player, budding wordsmith and reluctant hero. Gry helps his local Australian Rules football team win the local championship by accident, but celebrations turn to violence when Gary's Aboriginal best friend, Dumby Red is denied the "Best and Fairest" medal because of the racism of local officials.
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Directed by Paul Goldman, Australian Rules (2002) is a powerful drama that explores the complexities of racism and prejudice through the lens of a small-town Australian Rules football team. With standout performances from the ensemble cast, including Nathan Phillips and Luke Carroll, this film offers a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant exploration of societal divides and the power of community.
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Australian Rules is a 2002 Australian sports drama film directed by Paul Goldman and starring Nathan Phillips, Luke Carroll, Tom Budge, Brian Torry and Lisa Flanagan. It was adapted from the novels Deadly, Unna? (1998) and Nukkin Ya by Phillip Gwynne. The film is about a young man experiencing the hardships of growing up in rural South Australia. In particular, it deals with the issue of racial relationships through the central characters, their involvement in local Australian rules football, and Aboriginal players. It was launched at the Adelaide Festival of Arts on 5 March 2002, and nationwide on 29 August 2002.
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