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Amidst Australia’s first COVID-induced lockdown, a group of friends set alight a frenetic campaign of street activism calling for the freedom of the 120 refugees being detained in their local hotel. When a Somali woman called Sabah joins them, demanding that her husband inside be allowed to hug their 3 year old son, the movement grows rapidly. As the family face increasing challenges in their fight to be reunited, they are supported by Dane, a vivacious spokesperson for the movement. Together, they navigate Australia’s flawed perception and policies surrounding refugees, and by virtue unravel what it means to be a global citizen.

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Crew

Director
Jemma Potgieter
Producer
Kate Boylan-Ascione
Executive Producers
Duy Huynh  Ruby Schmidt
Editor
Reilly Archer-Whelan

Production Details

Production Completion
2024