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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.

59 minutes

Last on

Mon 25 Apr 2022 01:20

Music Played

  • Peter Gabriel

    Stealing The Children

  • Peter Gabriel

    The Nest That Sailed the Sky

  • Peter Gabriel

    The Return (Parts 1, 2 & 3)

  • Lunatic Calm, Howard Saunders

    Leave You Far Behind

  • Celia Cruz

    Te Busco

  • Mark Isham

    The Big Race

  • Rick Wentworth

    Ned Kelly

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter David Stratton
Director Sally Aitken

Broadcasts