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Franklin (2022)
Director: Kasimir Burgess
Cast: Hugo Weaving, Oliver Cassidy, Bob Brown
Runtime91 min
RatingMA 15+
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Eighth-generation Tasmanian and environmentalist Oliver Cassidy embarks on a life-changing solo rafting trip down the beautiful yet remote Franklin River. His goal is to retrace his late father’s 14-day expedition to attend the blockade that helped save the World-Heritage listed national park from being destroyed by a huge hydroelectric dam project in the early 1980s.
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Directed by Kasimir Burgess, this 2022 documentary offers a captivating look at environmentalist Oliver Cassidy's personal journey to retrace his late father's expedition and reflect on the pivotal role the Franklin River protests played in protecting Tasmania's natural wonders, highlighted by powerful performances from actors like Hugo Weaving.
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