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Rabbit Proof Fence Reviews

2002

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In Western Australia, 1931, the small depot of Jigalong sits on the edge of the Gibson Desert. Running through Jigalong and out into the desert is a rabbit-proof fence that bisects Australia from north to south. The fence was built to keep rabbits on one side and pasture on the other. This remote country is home to three .. Read more

Starring	Everlyn Sampi, Tianna Sansbury, Laura Monaghan, Ningali Lawford
Director	Phillip Noyce
Genres	Drama, World Cinema

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  Sad But True
  
  There is no doubt about it, man's attempt to make the world a better and more civilised place is doomed to disaster. This true story tells of three young ... read more »
  
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  An almost perfect film
  
  Phillip Noyce follows the lead of Peter Weir in combining stunning visual impact with an unusual and dramatic storyline set in post war Australia. Three girls, ... read more »
  
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- - palmerviglione
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  - Ilkley
  - 17 May 2012 at 22:25
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  Beautiful and sad
  
  Beautifully acted, great camera. A simple movie that is well portrayed. This movie could have been made on expressions alone. The movie is based on a true story... read more »
  
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- - loulette
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  - 28 Feb 2012 at 18:22
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  Totally captivating.
  
  Well worth a watch, unbelievable what society does to people in the name of 'helping them'. Not alot of action but captivating story of human ... read more »
  
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  - Nottingham, England
  - 17 Jul 2011 at 16:09
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  Chilling History
  
  This film gives a chilling insight into a despicable and shameful period of Australian history. The film itself won't blow you away but in my opinion it is ... read more »
  
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  - 08 Jul 2011 at 13:38
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  Lovely and sad
  
  A lovely, watchable and sad film..... so unbelievable in places..... it shows the strength of character some people have and the determination that we can be ... read more »
  
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  - 24 Jun 2011 at 23:23
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  Fair viewing with modest historical interest
  
  A more than Ok but little slow story of how unpleasant society was for the Aboriginal race when the white man took control. The tale of 3 young Aboriginal girls... read more »
  
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  - 28 Apr 2011 at 12:35
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  Moving Aussie drama
  
  Moving drama showing one of the ways in which the aborigines were badly treated by the white colonial authorities in not-so-early Australia.
  
  Great ... read more »
  
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- - MikeLaughton
  - 106 reviews
  - Oakham,England
  - 13 Apr 2011 at 11:40
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  Touching film
  
  This film is very touching and as you know it's a true story, you actually appreciate what they achieved. Nice touch at the end when they show the two girls... read more »
  
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- - Jaario
  - 91 reviews
  - W Yorkshire
  - 23 Feb 2011 at 18:28
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  So called civilised society
  
  So the Australian government until relatively recently called this treatment of Aboriginal people civilised? THINK AGAIN Aussies.
  
  This is a must see ... read more »
  
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- - Keith Jones
  - Burntwood, Staffordshire. ENGLAND
  - 27 Dec 2010 at 10:09
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  Always watch to the end
  
  A film that stays with me. I've been glued to the story each time I see it- it's sobering and riveting- such ignorance, such horrors, so recently - made... read more »
  
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- - greentomatofan
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  - Dorset, England
  - 24 Sep 2010 at 09:41
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  Sad But True
  
  There is no doubt about it, man's attempt to make the world a better and more civilised place is doomed to disaster. This true story tells of three young ... read more »
  
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- 295043
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  Tradgedy about the truth...
  
  Most people i asked about this film didn't sound bothered about it but sometimes there is a movie that you know you have to watch regardless of what others ... read more »
  
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- - Charlotte
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  - 23 Jul 2004 at 11:17
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  Surprisingly great viewing
  
  I must admit that I ordered this film I error. However would say that this is one of the most thought provoking films I have seen in a long time. It has made me... read more »
  
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- - COLINC23
  - Lanarkshire
  - 07 Dec 2003 at 08:02
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  Brilliant
  
  This film was magnificent. A true story with great actors plucked from nowhere. Watch the making of. It's brilliant to see how the cast was selected.
  
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  - Leeds
  - 24 Jan 2004 at 00:10
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  How can people not see the wonder in this film is beyond me
  
  Watch the making off also, it's amazing to see the casting and problems they had to make that film!
  
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  - Chantal
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  - London
  - 09 Feb 2005 at 10:38
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  Wonderful
  
  A simple movie that is well portrayed. This movie could have been made on expressions alone. The actors are wonderful and you will follow their journey, their ... read more »
  
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- - MrsR
  - England
  - 04 Feb 2004 at 13:00
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  Rabbit Proof Fence
  
  A life affirming film. Unlike the dross that permeates the film industry today, here is a film, based on actual events, that portrays the real things, good and ... read more »
  
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- - Donny
  - Kent
  - 15 Oct 2003 at 20:43
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  Sad and poignant
  
  A true story, depicted in a very touching manner. This film is put together in a very realistic manner. It is a subtle film with little expressed emotion, yet ... read more »
  
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  - Llanbedr Pont Steffan, Cymru
  - 08 Aug 2004 at 19:47
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  A not too distressing portrayal of the darker side of Australian history - perfect for younger viewers
  
  Period Australian film about the stolen generations, where mixed raced children were taken away from their natural Aboriginal mothers and resettled with white ... read more »
  
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  - Daniel Pollard
  - Manchester, England
  - 03 Aug 2009 at 16:56
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  Very moving and well acted
  
  It is rare that I see a film in which the principal characters are played by children where I am able to overcome the awkwardness of their immaturity. But in ... read more »
  
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  - London
  - 30 Mar 2004 at 16:35

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- Rabbit Proof Fence - Blu-ray
  
  Set in Australia in 1931, RABBIT-PROOF FENCE tells the story of a government policy that required "half-caste" children (whose mothers were Aboriginal and whose fathers were white) to be taken from their homes by the authorities to be trained to work as servants. Based on the true story of Molly ...

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  In Western Australia, 1931, the small depot of Jigalong sits on the edge of the Gibson Desert. Running through Jigalong and out into the desert is a rabbit-proof fence that bisects Australia from north to south. The fence was built to keep rabbits on one side and pasture on the other. This remote ...