After the Apology
"Sorry means you don't do it again."
Originally released in 2017. After the Apology is a documentary/history film. directed by Larissa Behrendt. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Debra Swan, Aunty Hazel Collins, and Karen Fusi
Synopsis
Suellyn thought the Department of Community Services (DOCS) would only remove children in extreme cases, until her own grandchildren were taken in the middle of the night. Hazel decided to take on the DOCS system after her fourth grandchild was taken into state care. Jen Swan expected to continue to care for her grandchildren but DOCS deemed her unsuitable, a shock not just to her but to her sister, Deb, who was, at the time, a DOCS worker. The rate of Indigenous child removal has actually increased since Prime Minister Kevin Rudd delivered the apology to the ‘stolen generations’ in 2008. These four grandmothers find each other and start a national movement to place extended families as a key solution to the rising number of Aboriginal children in out-of-home care. They are not only taking on the system; they are changing it…
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 9, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Pursekey Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is After the Apology about?
Suellyn thought the Department of Community Services (DOCS) would only remove children in extreme cases, until her own grandchildren were taken in the middle of the night. Hazel decided to take on ...
Who directed After the Apology?
After the Apology was directed by Larissa Behrendt.
How long is After the Apology?
After the Apology has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was After the Apology released?
After the Apology was released on October 9, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in After the Apology?
The main cast of After the Apology includes Debra Swan, Aunty Hazel Collins, Karen Fusi, Suellyn Tighe.