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Riot

Year of completion
2017
Content type
Narrative Content
Format
Telemovie
Genre
Drama
Duration
90 minutes
Production Status
Completed

Synopsis

In 1978, when the push to decriminalize homosexuality has stalled, a group of activists decide they must make one final attempt to celebrate who they are. Led by former union boss, Lance Gowland, they get a police permit and spread the word. On a freezing winter’s night, they cloak themselves in fancy dress, join hands and parade down Oxford Street. But they have no idea that angry police lie in wait, and the courage they find that night will finally mobilize the nation.
Completion Year
2017
Genres
Drama
Format
Telemovie
Production Status
Completed

Cast and Crew

Producer

Louise Smith, Joanna Werner

Writer

Carolyn Anderson, Greg Waters

Director

Jeffrey Walker

Editor

Geoff Lamb

Production Designer

Pete Baxter

Executive Producer

Joanna Werner

Director of Photography

Martin McGrath ASC

Composer

David Hirschfelder

Cast

Damon Herriman, Kate Box, Xavier Samuel, Jessica de Gouw, Josh Quong Tart

Screen Australia Supported

  • Production

Awards

2019 — Australian Directors Guild Ltd

2018 — Australian Academy Cinema Television Arts

2018 — Australian Academy Cinema Television Arts

2018 — Australian Academy Cinema Television Arts

2018 — Australian Academy Cinema Television Arts

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