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The story of Fred Paterson, the only member of the Communist Party ever elected to an Australian Parliament. Idealist, divinity student, champion athlete, Rhodes scholar, war veteran and barrister, Paterson haunted the establishment until he was brought down by a police baton in 1948.

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Crew

Director
Jonathan Dawson
Writers
Jonathan Dawson
Producer
Owen Johnston
Executive Producers
Mark Hamlyn

Cast

Cast
No cast details

Production Details

Genre
History and national identity
Production Company
Crow Films Pty Ltd
International Sales
Screen Australia

Awards & Festivals

  • Australian Film Week - Ireland
    (1996)