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Director: Craig Lahiff
Cast: Robert Carlyle, Charles Dance, Kerry Fox, Colin Friels
Australia, 1958. When a nine year old white girl is found murdered, police are quick to arrest illiterate Aborigine, Max Stuart. Under interrogation Max admits to the killing. With a legal system compromised by intimidation tactics, the skills of his two gifted but naïve defense lawyers are put to the test.
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Directed by Craig Lahiff in 2002, Black and White is a gripping legal drama that delves into the complexities of race, justice, and moral ambiguity. With standout performances from Robert Carlyle, Charles Dance, and Kerry Fox, the film offers a thought-provoking exploration of a high-profile case that challenges preconceptions and highlights the flaws within the legal system.
Black and White is a 2002 Australian film directed by Craig Lahiff and starring Robert Carlyle, Charles Dance, Kerry Fox, David Ngoombujarra, and Colin Friels. Louis Nowra wrote the screenplay, and Helen Leake and Nik Powell produced the film. For his performance in the film, Ngoombujarra won an Australian Film Institute award in 2003 as Best Actor in a Supporting Role.
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