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The TVClubHouse: Archives: Movies & Library 2003 -2004: Movies: May 2003 - April 2004: RABBIT PROOF FENCE users admin

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Ophiliasgrandma

Wednesday, April 30, 2003 - 8:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
It is now out on DVD and if you haven't seen it, I do recommend it highly.

Rabbit

Wednesday, April 30, 2003 - 8:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Sounds horrible!!!!!!

Spygirl

Wednesday, April 30, 2003 - 8:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
LOL

Max

Wednesday, April 30, 2003 - 8:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
What?! Someone's found a way to keep Rabbit fenced in? I find that hard to believe!

Yankee_In_Ca

Wednesday, April 30, 2003 - 8:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I agree, Ophiliasgrandma. We saw this last year in New Zealand, and bought the DVD here as soon as it came out. The story, which is true, is fascinating enough -- but we found the documentary on the DVD about how they found the three young characters (who were not actors) also incredibly fascinating. A warning, though -- the documentary will make more sense if you've seen the film first. So if you buy the DVD, watch the film first, docu second.

Good recommendation, Ophiliasgrandma!

Yankee_In_Ca

Wednesday, April 30, 2003 - 9:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Here's the movie description from Amazon.com, in case anyone's interested:

Based on a true story, Rabbit-Proof Fence moves with dignified grace from its joyful opening scenes to a conclusion that's moving beyond words. The title refers to a 1,500-mile fence separating outback desert from the farmlands of Western Australia. It is here, in 1931, that three aboriginal girls are separated from their mothers and transported to a distant training school, where they are prepared for assimilation into white society by a racist government policy. Gracie, Daisy, and Molly belong to Australia's "stolen generations," and this riveting film (based on the book by Molly's daughter, Doris Pilkington Garimara) follows their escape and tenacious journey homeward, while a stubborn policy enforcer (Kenneth Branagh) demands their recapture. Director Phillip Noyce chronicles their ordeal with gentle compassion, guiding his untrained, aboriginal child actors with a keen eye for meaningful expressions. Their performances evoke powerful emotions (subtly enhanced by Peter Gabriel's excellent score), illuminating a shameful chapter of Australian history while conveying our universal need for a true and proper home.

Babyruth

Thursday, May 01, 2003 - 7:41 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Saw this a few months ago when it played at the theater here. Incredibly beautiful, moving film. I very highly recommend it.

Yankee, thanks for the note about the documentary. Will check out the DVD soon!

Curiouscat

Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 12:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Funny how this movie jumped out at me at the rental place yesterday because I read this thread beforehand. Great movie and behind-the-scenes documentary as everyone has said. It's quite a surprising realization this was happening not so long ago. It makes me wonder how the Australian Aboriginals are treated today.

Curiouscat

Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 1:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I just did a web search on this subject and the timing couldn't be better:

Sunday, 26th May is National Sorry Day.

This day commemorates the anniversary of the tabling in 1997 of HREOC's Report of the National Inquiry into the Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children from their families "Bringing Them Home".

National Sorry Day provides an opportunity for all Australians to acknowledge and help heal the wounds of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families who suffered as a result of the laws, polices and practices of successive Australian governments both state and federal between 1910 and 1970 which allowed for Indigenous children to be forcibly taken from their families.

The Journey of Healing website provides details of events that will be held all around Australia, plus general information on the topic:

http://www.journeyofhealing.com

Mygetaway

Monday, June 02, 2003 - 7:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I just saw this yesterday and agree it was an excellent movie. The girls were amazing. Definitely one you should look for when searching for something to see.

Jedisan

Saturday, September 06, 2003 - 1:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Had to BUMP this thread.
DH and I saw this lst night (DVD rental)
What a terrific movie.
The score by Peter Gabriel as awesome too. Not your typical Gabriel sound.
What a ride.
Do yourself a favor and rent this movie.

Curiouscat

Saturday, September 06, 2003 - 3:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
It's a movie that taught me something about Australian aboriginals. I encourage North Americans to learn more about this continent's aboriginals as well. I have learned that they have had similar experiences. One way to learn about Native American culture is to attend a Pow Wow. There's traditional dancing, dress, drumming, singing, arts/crafts and food.

Pannie

Friday, January 02, 2004 - 5:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
The young actors were great. The movie was very good. I like getting the DVDs and watching the director's comments after I've seen the film.

Ophiliasgrandma

Thursday, January 15, 2004 - 10:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I read that Molly Kelly just died at age 87. She was the inspiration for RPF.

Hippyt
Member

09-10-2001

Tuesday, March 16, 2004 - 1:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I just watched it,excellent movie. Hard to believe things like this were still happening such a short time ago.
Molly was an incredible person.

Ketchuplover
Member

08-30-2000

Tuesday, March 16, 2004 - 6:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I loved it too :-)

Webkitty
Member

07-24-2001

Saturday, April 10, 2004 - 9:33 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
This movie does not have the slick Hollywood 'touch' to it. It has a documentary/amateurish quality to it, imo.

That said, the story is incredible and the characters are compelling. I thought it was uplifting and a little depressing at the same time. It is a true story all the way and they even show the real Molly at the end as an old lady.
I would recommend it.

Ketchuplover
Member

08-30-2000

Saturday, April 10, 2004 - 11:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
(((webkitty))) (((rabbit)))