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Release Date: 02 March, 2004 Retail Price: $14.99 OUR Price: $10.99 You SAVE: $4.00! Cast: |
Rabbit-Proof Fence Reviews
Seemed a lot longer than 90 minutes..
it was a little dry to me but still quite interesting as I knew nothing of the Aborigines except dingos. I'm sure this is a watered down version of the "true" story but I found it interesting nonetheless. I saw this based on recommendations from Sonlighter's (homeschool curriculum we use).
A shero's journey
In 1931, Australian Aboriginal Molly Craig and two younger kin were sent by the Australian government to a camp whose task was to train them as domestic workers and gradually integrate them into white society.
Molly escaped and led one family member home following Australia's "Rabbit Proof Fence" back to where she belonged. Later, she and her children were recaptured and sent back to the camps. She escaped a second time with a babe in arms and came back to her home.
This is a harsh piece of history to view. Frankly, some of the discussion of how Australia was planning to 'assimilate' the Aboriginals truly offended and horrifed me, but this is a piece of Australia's history and quite effectively mirrors our own in the US with respect to American Indians.
"Rabbit Proof Fence" is beautifully filmed, scored, and performed. The actress who played Molly is effective, powerful, and evocate. Aborignal actors and consultants were used to make the film have the look and feel of a period piece and be a true reflection of Aborignal culture.
I rented this film, but I'm planning on buying it. While this is a hard story to watch, I believe it's something everyone--especially young women--should see.
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