The Final Quarter (2019)
Reexamines an Indigenous footballer's final career years via archival media—ideal for sports enthusiasts and fans of social justice narratives.
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The Final Quarter(2019)
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This documentary revisits a turbulent period in Australian sport, tracking the public backlash faced by an Indigenous football star after speaking out about racism. Built entirely from archival footage, photos, and media interviews, it follows how the story spread across TV, radio, and newspapers and sparked a nationwide debate.
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Pros: powerful anti-racism message; gripping real footage; sparks national reflection | Cons: tough to watch; limited new information; little personal insight
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You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a direct, archive-driven look at racism in sport and the media storm around it; Not for you if you want fresh interviews or deeper analysis like The Australian Dream.
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The booing of Adam Goodes started after he took a stand on racism. They booed because he didn't just shut up and take it. The booing didn't make him shut up and take it, so they booed even harder. The events depicted in ‘The Final Quarter’ should be regretted deeply, both for his sake and ours. As well as being broadcast on TV later in 2019, 'The Final Quarter' and accompanying educational resources will be donated to every school and registered sporting club in Australia. The film's director Ian Darling said he's looking forward to seeing the impact the documentary has on school kids. - Jake Watt Read Jake's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-the-final-quarter-tackling-a-shameful-chapter-in-afl-history Head to https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/sff for more Sydney Film Festival reviews.
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