Episode 3
Film critic David Stratton explores the depiction of families, of all types, in Australian films, including The Castle, The Devil's Playground, Romper Stomper, Ned Kelly and Animal Kingdom.
Much-loved film critic David Stratton tells the fascinating story of Australian cinema, focusing in on the films that capture this idiosyncratic nation with drama, emotion and humour.
David played a pivotal role supporting film-makers and helping them to find audiences both locally and abroad. He rose to fame co-hosting a movie review show with Margaret Pomeranz, which the nation religiously tuned in to for almost 30 years.
In this episode, all kinds of families are given a voice, including The Castle鈥檚 nuclear, if unorthodox family, a family of faith in The Devil鈥檚 Playground, Romper Stomper鈥檚 frightening neo-Nazis, and crime families such as those depicted in Ned Kelly and Animal Kingdom.
The series takes us on a thrilling journey across Australian cinema's most moving moments and unforgettable scenes and into the heart of the stories portrayed on the big screen that helped shape a nation鈥檚 idea of itself.
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Music Played
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Peter Gabriel
Stealing The Children
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Peter Gabriel
The Nest That Sailed the Sky
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Peter Gabriel
The Return (Parts 1, 2 & 3)
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Lunatic Calm, Howard Saunders
Leave You Far Behind
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Celia Cruz
Te Busco
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Mark Isham
The Big Race
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Rick Wentworth
Ned Kelly
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | David Stratton |
Director | Sally Aitken |