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Freeman

2020-09-13 · 58 min · ★ 8.0

Documentary · History

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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Directors
Laurence Billiet
Production companies
General Strike, Matchbox Pictures, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Film Victoria
Countries
Australia
Status
Released

Top Cast

Cathy FreemanCathy FreemanSelf
Lillian BanksDancer
Cecelia BarberSelf
Peter FortuneSelf
Bruce McAvaneyBruce McAvaneySelf
Paul KennedyPaul KennedySelf
Karen MundineSelf
Scott GullanSelf
Katharine MurphySelf
Michael JohnsonMichael JohnsonSelf

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