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Freeman (2020)

2020-09-13 · 58m · EN
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One race, 20 million memories

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.

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Laurence BillietDirector, Writer

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Cathy FreemanCathy FreemanSelfLillian BanksLillian BanksDancerCecelia BarberCecelia BarberSelfPeter FortunePeter FortuneSelfBruce McAvaneyBruce McAvaneySelfPaul KennedyPaul KennedySelfKaren MundineKaren MundineSelfScott GullanScott GullanSelfKatharine MurphyKatharine MurphySelfMichael JohnsonMichael JohnsonSelf

Keywords

ReconciliationOlympic gamesRacial issuesFemale athleteRemembranceSprinterAchievementIndigenous australiansAustralian folkloreNational pride

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Genre affinityDocumentaryTheme affinityReconciliation · Olympic Games · Racial IssuesPacingShortDirector preference865816Actor preference680319 · 865806 · 865807Country preferenceAu

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What is Freeman about?

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.

How long is Freeman?

Freeman has a runtime of 58 minutes.