Documentary ·History · Australia · 2020 · 58m

Freeman

Freeman poster
Director
Laurence Billiet
Cast
Cathy Freeman as Self Lillian Banks as Dancer Cecelia Barber as Self Peter Fortune as Self Bruce McAvaney as Self Paul Kennedy as Self
Crew
Laurence Billiet — Writer Laurence Billiet — Producer
Tagline

One race, 20 million memories

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
sydney, australiaolympic gamesfemale athletereconciliationremembrancenational prideindigenous australiansaustralian aboriginalracial issuesolympic athleteaustralian folkloresprinter
Key Collaborators
Laurence Billiet Director Laurence Billiet Writer Laurence Billiet Producer
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