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ALEX is the story of a teenager's quest against setbacks, intense rivalry and personal tragedy to win selection for the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome. A few months ago it was certain she would win. But a stranger has arrived to challenge her and for the first time in her life Alex has been beaten. Slowly the pressures of growing up, ambition, of falling in love are affecting her. Can she put these aside to find the strength and courage to become a champion?

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Crew

Director
Megan Simpson Huberman
Writers
Ken Catran
Producer
Phil Gerlach  Tom Parkinson
Dir. of Photography:
Donald Duncan
Composer:
Todd Hunter
Editor:
Tony Kavanagh
Production Designer:
Kim Sinclair

Cast

Cast
Lauren Jackson - Chris Haywood - Josh Picker - Catherine Godbold

Production Details

Genre
Drama
Co-Production
Australia/New Zealand Co-Production
Production Company
Isambard Productions  Total Film and Television Pty Ltd
International Sales
New Zealand Film Commission  Southern Star Sales  Total Film and Television Pty Ltd

Awards & Festivals

  • Umbriafiction
    (1993)
  • New Zealand Film & Television Awards
    (1993)
  • Chicago International Festival Of Childrens' Films
    (1993)