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Ophiliasgrandma
| Wednesday, April 30, 2003 - 8:26 pm
It is now out on DVD and if you haven't seen it, I do recommend it highly.
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Rabbit
| Wednesday, April 30, 2003 - 8:32 pm
Sounds horrible!!!!!!
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Spygirl
| Wednesday, April 30, 2003 - 8:34 pm
LOL
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Max
| Wednesday, April 30, 2003 - 8:46 pm
What?! Someone's found a way to keep Rabbit fenced in? I find that hard to believe! 
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Yankee_In_Ca
| Wednesday, April 30, 2003 - 8:54 pm
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!
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Yankee_In_Ca
| Wednesday, April 30, 2003 - 9:05 pm
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.
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Babyruth
| Thursday, May 01, 2003 - 7:41 am
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!
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Curiouscat
| Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 12:40 pm
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.
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Curiouscat
| Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 1:31 pm
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
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Mygetaway
| Monday, June 02, 2003 - 7:48 pm
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.
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Jedisan
| Saturday, September 06, 2003 - 1:01 pm
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.
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Curiouscat
| Saturday, September 06, 2003 - 3:47 pm
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.
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Pannie
| Friday, January 02, 2004 - 5:53 pm
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.
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Ophiliasgrandma
| Thursday, January 15, 2004 - 10:11 am
I read that Molly Kelly just died at age 87. She was the inspiration for RPF.
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Hippyt
Member
09-10-2001
| Tuesday, March 16, 2004 - 1:40 pm
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.
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Ketchuplover
Member
08-30-2000
| Tuesday, March 16, 2004 - 6:03 pm
I loved it too 
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Webkitty
Member
07-24-2001
| Saturday, April 10, 2004 - 9:33 am
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.
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Ketchuplover
Member
08-30-2000
| Saturday, April 10, 2004 - 11:03 am
(((webkitty))) (((rabbit)))
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