Australian Rules
2002 · 1h 35m · Drama · Australia · Rated M (AU)
The rules are never black and white.
16-year-old Gary Black is an average football player, budding wordsmith and reluctant hero. Gary helps his local Australian Rules football team win the local championship by accident, but celebrations turn to violence when Gary's Aboriginal best friend, Dumby Red is denied the "Best and Fairest" medal because of the racism of local officials.
Directed by
Paul GoldmanBased on the novel by
Phillip Gwynne6.0Smart score
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2000sabusive fatheraustralian aboriginalaustralian rules footballbased on novel or bookrural lifesouth australia
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