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The Australian Dream

Play trailer Poster for The Australian Dream 2019,  1h 30m,  Documentary Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 100% 30 Reviews Tomatometer 78% Fewer than 50 Ratings Popcornmeter
100% Tomatometer 30 Reviews 78% Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings
AFL legend Adam Goodes shares the story of his life and career to offer a deeper insight into race, identity and belonging.
The Australian Dream

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Critics Consensus

The Australian Dream powerfully draws on one athlete's extraordinary story to grapple with thorny questions facing the nation -- and much of the rest of the world.

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Mark Kermode Kermode & Mayo's Film Review Jun 16, 2020
An important documentary, particularly with everything going on in this moment... Go to Full Review
Philip De Semlyen Time Out Jun 12, 2020
4/5
You don't need to be Australian, know a bean about Aussie Rules football or have even heard of its subject, indigenous AFL player Adam Goodes, to walk away from this moving documentary fired up and challenged. Go to Full Review
Danny Leigh Financial Times Jun 10, 2020
4/5
Goodes is now rebuilding his psyche. Less certain is that of Australia, a country that, like others, relies for its self-image on a certain amnesia. Go to Full Review
James Croot The Post NZ Sep 10, 2020
4/5
This is uncomfortable, enlightening and compelling viewing, proof that America isn't the only country with endemic and casual racism and how social media only makes such problems worse. Go to Full Review
Rich Cline Shadows on the Wall Jun 22, 2020
4.5/5
Strikingly well-produced, this documentary takes a deep dive into systemic racism in Australian society through the salient perspectives of football legend Adam Goodes and journalist Stan Grant. Go to Full Review
Christopher Machell CineVue Jun 10, 2020
4/5
Unlikely to win high praise for originality. But as The Australian Dream methodically sets out the unspeakable, too-often unspoken, injustices of European colonialism, the novelty of formal innovation pales in comparison to the more important issue. Go to Full Review
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Daniel Gordon

Director

Adam Goodes

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Stan Grant

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Nova Peris

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Gilbert McAdam

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Tracey Holmes

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The Australian Dream

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Movie Info

Synopsis AFL legend Adam Goodes shares the story of his life and career to offer a deeper insight into race, identity and belonging.
Director
Daniel Gordon
Producer
Nick Batzias, John Battsek, Virginia Whitwell, Sarah Thomson
Screenwriter
Stan Grant
Production Co
Passion Pictures, Good Thing Productions
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
Australian English
Runtime
1h 30m
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