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Freeman (2020)

Freeman (2020)

History Documentary

One race, 20 million memories

Release Date: 2020, September 13
Directors: Laurence Billiet
Countries: Australia
Production: General Strike, Matchbox Pictures, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Film Victoria
Cast: Michael Johnson, Paul Kennedy, Bruce McAvaney, Cathy Freeman, Lillian Banks, Cecelia Barber, Peter Fortune, Karen Mundine, Scott Gullan, Katharine Murphy

Overview:

The story of a nation coming together around Indigenous athlete Cathy Freeman who delivered when it mattered on the greatest stage on earth. 20 years on, Freeman sheds light on one of Australia's proudest moments. In 49.11 seconds, Cathy Freeman's win at the 2000 Sydney Olympics brought Australia together as a nation.

Keywords:

reconciliation sydney, australia racial issues olympic games australian aboriginal female athlete olympic athlete remembrance australian folklore sprinter indigenous australians national pride achievement