Book Club + Screening Rabbit-Proof Fence

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BOOK CLUB AT THE NFSA IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CANBERRA WRITERS FESTIVAL

Based on Doris Pilkington’s book, in turn based on her mother Molly’s experiences, the film follows Molly (Everlyn Sampi), Gracie (Laura Monaghan) and Daisy (Tianna Sansbury) as they escape from a government boarding house after being stolen from their family. They use the rabbit-proof fence to guide them home. David Gulpilil plays a tracker sent by the white authority (Kenneth Branagh) to chase them.

“…a film both powerful and pondering, hard-hitting and softly spoken, steered by three tremendous performances from actors who seem to reflect all its emotions on their young faces.” – The Guardian

The screening will be followed by a discussion of the film and book.

Tickets can be purchased here.