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In 1969, Laurie Nichols rose from obscurity and earned the title of Balmain Tigers Number One Fan. Over the following decades, his devotion and loyalty saw him transcend the crowds on the hill to become an established part of the team. A renowned shadow boxer, Laurie was later to fight hard for the survival of the club. He died three days before the newly formed Wests Tigers first game.
Between 1972 and 1977 Michael Peterson was the best surfer in Australia. There is a fine line between madness and genius and the stories of MP's exploits are part of Australian surfing folklore. SEARCHING FOR MICHAEL PETERSON features interviews with World Champions, filmmakers and locals who watched the whole mad ride with classic footage of MP not seen for 30 years.
Between 1972 and 1977 Michael Peterson was the best surfer in Australia. There is a fine line between madness and genius and the stories of MP's exploits are part of Australian surfing folklore. SEARCHING FOR MICHAEL PETERSON features interviews with World Champions, filmmakers and locals who watched the whole mad ride. With classic footage of MP not seen for 30 years.
When the Australian Government stopped the boats, I drove up a hill in Indonesia to 'meet the refugees'. Unsure of what I would find, I discovered photographers, filmmakers, musicians, artists, teachers and families. Almost immediately I met two Afghan Hazara refugees, filmmaker Khadim Dai and photographer Muzafar Ali, and we started making films together. Those films helped build a school and a community. That community and school then became a platform for other Australians also wanting to he
When the Taliban take over Afghanistan a former refugee finds a new home in the Australian desert.
Despairing of life on the run with his ailing and flamboyant mum, teenage Roy seeks solace by seducing the lonely manager of a desolate caravan park.
A poetic homage to Australia's early surf-culture with unearthed footage set to an original soundtrack.
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