After the Apology (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film
Released in 2017, After the Apology is a history and documentary film directed by Larissa Behrendt, running about 82 minutes. “Sorry means you don't do it again.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Suellyn thought the Department of Community Services (DOCS) would only remove children in extreme cases, until her own grandchildren were taken in the middle of the night. Hazel decided to take on the DOCS system after her fourth grandchild was taken into state care. Jen Swan expected to continue to care for her grandchildren but DOCS deemed her unsuitable, a shock not just to her but to her sister, Deb, who was, at the time, a DOCS worker. The rate of Indigenous child removal has actually increased since Prime Minister Kevin Rudd delivered the apology to the ‘stolen generations’ in 2008. These four grandmothers find each other and start a national movement to place extended families as a key solution to the rising number of Aboriginal children in out-of-home care. They are not only taking on the system; they are changing it…
Who’s in it. After the Apology stars Debra Swan, Aunty Hazel Collins, Karen Fusi and Suellyn Tighe.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on DocPlay and DocPlay Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch After the Apology page.
If you liked it. Fans of After the Apology tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch After the Apology (2017)?
- In AU, After the Apology is available to stream on DocPlay and DocPlay Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in After the Apology?
- After the Apology stars Debra Swan, Aunty Hazel Collins, Karen Fusi and Suellyn Tighe.
- When was After the Apology released?
- After the Apology was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.