Tina Taylor posted on May 09, 2008 14:42
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's apology to the Stolen Generations brought much of the country to a stand-still, and tears to the eyes of many Australians. SAYING SORRY
- ABC1 – 1:30pm Sunday 25th May, rpt 6pm Friday 30th May
- ABC2 – 4:30pm Monday 26th May
Saying Sorry-The Day the Nation Cried, tells the story of that historic day in Canberra and the profound impact the apology had on members of the Stolen Generations, and the broader Australian
community.
The program provides an historical understanding of the Stolen Generations story and insight into what is regarded by many Indigenous Australians and their supporters as the most significant step towards reconciliation and bridging the cultural divide in Australia.
Through a mosaic of pre and post apology interviews and emotive footage of people’s responses during Rudd’s famous apology, Saying Sorry captures the core of emotion in response to the apology, and the grass roots hope for a reconciled nation.
Producer: Richard Frankland’s credits include director of the TV series The Circuit (for which he won a Deadly Vibe Award) and Blue Heelers; director of AFI Award-winning film No Way to Forget; writer and director of the award-winning drama Harry’s War; and co-writer of the award-winning documentary Who Killed Malcolm Smith about Aboriginal deaths in custody. Richard is available for interview.
Media contact: Stephanie Whitelock on 02 8333 3874 or 0421 598 678 or
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