The Australian Dream | Cottesloe Film Festival (expired event)

Enjoy delicious food, licensed bars and a special performance from the Madjitil Moorna Choir, while watching the sun set over the Indian Ocean. Then relax under the stars for an awardwinning feature.

with Madjitil Moorna Choir

WINNER - 2019 BEST DOCUMENTARY AACTA AWARD
WINNER - 2019 WALKLEY DOCUMENTARY AWARD
WINNER - PEOPLE’S CHOICE BEST DOCUMENTARY, MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2019

Written by Stan Grant, THE AUSTRALIAN DREAM tells the remarkable and inspirational story of AFL legend Adam Goodes.

THE AUSTRALIAN DREAM (MA15+) – SUNDAY 2 FEBRUARY
Genre: Documentary
Directed by: Daniel Gordon
Cast: Adam Goodes, Stan Grant, Nova Peris, Nicky Winmar, Paul Roos, John Longmire, Nathan Buckley, Eddie McGuire and Andrew Bolt
Runtime: 105 mins
Country of Origin: Australia
Language: English
Trailer: https://youtu.be/zRJkLgl56jk

From shy country kid to two-time Brownlow medallist and Australian of the Year, Goodes is an inspiration to many. The footy field was where he thrived; the only place where the colour of his skin was irrelevant. Goodes’ world fell apart when he became the target of racial abuse during a game, which spiralled into public backlash against him. He spoke out about racism when Australia was not ready to hear the ugly truth, retiring quietly from AFL heartbroken.

THE AUSTRALIAN DREAM is a deeply personal and comprehensive exploration of Goodes’ own journey which saw him retreat from everyday life only to return determined to rise above the ugliness he had been forced to confront.

The Australian Dream is something people reach for and many people obtain, but there’s an emptiness at the heart of it because Australia has not resolved the questions of its history. If the Australian Dream is rooted in racism, what can be done to redefine it for the next generation?