Rabbit-proof fence [videorecording] / Miramax Films, HanWay and Australian Film Finance Corporation present a Rumbalara Films, Olsen Levy Production ; screenplay by Christine Olsen ; producer, John Winter ; produced by Phillip Noyce, Christine Olsen ; directed by Phillip Noyce.
Title from container. Originally released as a motion picture in 2002. Based on the book "Follow the rabbit-proof fence" by Doris Pilkington Garimara. Everlyn Sampi, Tianna Sansbury, Laura Monaghan, David Gulpilil, Ningali Lawford, Kenneth Branagh.
Summary:
The controversial topic of the Stolen Generation is played out in this true story about three Aboriginal girls. Taken from their home and separated from their mothers, they are sent to a remote settlement 1,500 miles away. In response they attempt the impossible and embark on a daring escape and epic journey to find their way back home - across an unforgiving landscape that will test their very will to survive.
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