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PLAYING IN THE SHADOWS


PLAYING IN THE SHADOWS

Australia, 2008, English, 53 mins.
Director/Writer/Producers: Marco Ianniello, Sascha Ettinger Epstein
Genre: Documentary
Themes: Poverty, Homelessness, Education, Rights of the child
Related Links: http://www.missionaustralia.com.au/, http://www.salvationarmy.org.au/SALV/LANDING/PC_60977.html

Sydney International Film Festival 2008 - Official Selection

Synopsis

Woolloomooloo, just moments from Sydney's CBD, is home to one of the city's most infamous housing estates. Playing In The Shadows spans a year in the life of a handful of the estate's kids as they fight to make the cut for an after-dark basketball team, a way out of a life roaming the streets and spiralling downhill.

Celine is energetic and adorable, despite having a sick dad, no mum and more siblings than she can remember. 11-year-old Jaidyn keeps falling foul of his teachers and the police. Jerry is a gentle giant with a love for cooking and Ainsley's determination is unparalleled, but who will make it into the team and who can turn their life around?

From an award-winning documentary team, Playing In The Shadows is a moving, uplifting and unique insight into a town next-door but a world away.

Additional Information


Melbourne

This film is screening with Wanja.


Sydney

This film is showing as part of the Indigenous Shorts session with an introduction by the Hon. Justice Michael Kirby. This session is sponsored by Caritas Australia.


Perth

This film is screening with: The Other Side and Wanja, and will include an address by speaker Professor Linda Briskman.

Sessions and Bookings


Melbourne

This film has a pre-screening: Wanja. Booking includes both films.

Sun 23 November, 2008

12:30pm


Sydney

This film is showing as part of the Indigenous Shorts session. Booking includes all films.

Sat 6 December, 2008

6:30pm


Perth

This film is showing with Playing in the Shadows and Wanja. Booking includes all films.

Fri 28 November, 2008

6:00pm Light Refreshments
6:30pm Screening


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