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Keeping Hope

"Mark Coles Smith faces down a traumatic event from his past in the hope of helping young First Nations men in the Kimberley."

August 18, 2023 0h 56m

Released 3 years ago in 2023. Keeping Hope is a documentary film. directed by Tyson Mowarin. At just 56 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Mark Coles Smith

Synopsis

Coles Smith, an actor and Nyikina man, grew up surrounded by the astounding beauty of the Kimberley. But there is deep heartache ingrained below the surface of this postcard-perfect landscape: the rate of suicide among the region’s young First Nations men is alarmingly high. For Coles Smith, these terrible statistics – some of the most troubling in the world – are more than just numbers; his best friend tragically took his own life when they were in their 20s. Keeping Hope follows his intensely personal search for answers and, hopefully, solutions.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 18, 2023 2 years ago
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Runtime 0h 56m 56 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country Australia Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Joined Up Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Keeping Hope about?

Coles Smith, an actor and Nyikina man, grew up surrounded by the astounding beauty of the Kimberley. But there is deep heartache ingrained below the surface of this postcard-perfect landscape: the ...

Who directed Keeping Hope?

Keeping Hope was directed by Tyson Mowarin.

How long is Keeping Hope?

Keeping Hope has a runtime of 0 hours and 56 minutes (56 minutes total).

When was Keeping Hope released?

Keeping Hope was released on August 18, 2023 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Keeping Hope?

The main cast of Keeping Hope includes Mark Coles Smith.