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Franklin

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Eighth-generation Tasmanian and environmentalist Oliver Cassidy embarks on a life-changing solo rafting trip down the beautiful yet remote Franklin River. His goal is to retrace his late father's 14-day expedition to attend the blockade that saved the World-Heritage listed national park from being destroyed by a huge hydroelectric dam project in the early 1980s. Featuring never-before-seen archival footage and interviews with key players such as Bob Brown and Uncle Jim Everett, the eight-year-long 'Franklin campaign' is revealed as the most significant environmental protest in Australia's history; an inspiring example of the power of non-violent direct action to bring about lasting change. Physically challenged beyond his limits, Oliver's journey is one of healing and deeper understanding as he searches for the right way to say 'goodbye' to his father.

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Sandra Hall Sydney Morning Herald It’s a visual tapestry, stitched together with an intimacy that vividly evokes the sense of camaraderie shared by the campaigners, along with the many discomforts they endured. Rated: 4/5 Sep 8, 2022 Full Review Emiliano Basile Otroscines.com Combines historical drama and conspiracy thriller, to immerse the viewer in the story of a man who, through his cunning and determination, changed the course of United States history and earned a place on the highest dollar bill. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 7/10 Apr 16, 2024 Full Review Andrew F. Peirce The Curb Franklin is Kasimir Burgess’ most accomplished work to date. Sep 19, 2022 Full Review Erin Free FILMINK (Australia) …an utterly enthralling documentary about one of the most incendiary periods in Australian history. Rated: 18.5/20 Sep 6, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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arlene m I only watched the first episode so unless Micheal Douglas' portrayal of Franklin suddenly developed an iota of the bon vivant, charismatic charm, wit, and overall intelligence Franklin was so revered for I won't be tuning in anymore. I know he is a producer and I have always been a fan of his but he is woefully miscast. He literally sucks the energy out of any room he is in. I fail to see how he charmed or cajoled the French into giving him dinner let alone their allegiance. Awful. Paul Giamati would have been way better. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 04/13/24 Full Review Melissah M A great Australian movie, a portrayal of a significant event in our countries history that anybody from 12 years onward would find interesting. That moment when Bob Hawke intervened and took the Tasmanian Government to the High Court to ensure a decision over halting the dam, was something we will probably not see repeated. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/22/22 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Eighth-generation Tasmanian and environmentalist Oliver Cassidy embarks on a life-changing solo rafting trip down the beautiful yet remote Franklin River. His goal is to retrace his late father's 14-day expedition to attend the blockade that saved the World-Heritage listed national park from being destroyed by a huge hydroelectric dam project in the early 1980s. Featuring never-before-seen archival footage and interviews with key players such as Bob Brown and Uncle Jim Everett, the eight-year-long 'Franklin campaign' is revealed as the most significant environmental protest in Australia's history; an inspiring example of the power of non-violent direct action to bring about lasting change. Physically challenged beyond his limits, Oliver's journey is one of healing and deeper understanding as he searches for the right way to say 'goodbye' to his father.
Director
Kasimir Burgess
Producer
Chris Kamen
Screenwriter
Kasimir Burgess, Claire Smith, Natasha Pincus
Genre
Documentary, History
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 31m