Redfern Now: The Telemovie
Redfern Now: The Telemovie
TODAY, 8.30PM, ABC
It’s hard not to be moved by the tragic stories at the heart of this feature-length indigenous drama, which is just as raw and beautiful as the acclaimed Redfern Now series.
The tragedy begins when young mum Robyn (Rarriwuy Hick) is raped after a night out.
Although traumatised, she refuses to report the incident to police despite pleas from her father Aaron (Wayne Blair).
It is a decision that has shattering consequences for family friend Lorraine (Deborah Mailman), who becomes entwined in a court case involving Robyn’s rapist.
The indifference towards indigenous Australians is a subtle yet powerful theme that shines through in this drama and is driven home by moving performances.
