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The Screen Guide

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

Lauren Jackson - Chris Haywood - Josh Picker - Catherine Godbold

Production Details

Production Completion
1992
Genre
Drama
Co-Production
Australia/New Zealand Co-Production
Production Company
Isambard Productions  Total Film and Television Pty Ltd

Selected Awards & Festivals

  • Umbriafiction
    (1993)
  • Chicago International Festival Of Childrens' Films
    (1993)