Servant or Slave
Originally released in 2016. Servant or Slave is a documentary/tv movie film. directed by Steven McGregor. At just 57 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
During the time of the Stolen Generations, thousands upon thousands of Aboriginal girls were taken from their families and pressed into domestic servitude by the Australian Government. They were supposedly employed as servants, but with total control over their movements, wages and living conditions, their lives all too frequently became an inescapable cycle of abuse, rape and enslavement, with consequences that echo powerfully to this day. Recounting the stories of five of these women – Rita, Violet and the three Wenberg sisters – Servant or Slave is a commanding piece of first-person testimony to a dark and unacknowledged corner of Australian history. Shot with admirable craft and humanity by documentarian Steven McGregor (Croker Island Exodus, MIFF 2012), Servant or Slave is a work of great sadness and urgency, bringing to forceful life the human tragedy of Australia's Indigenous history in the unadorned words of those who lived it.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 1, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
0h 57m
57 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Servant or Slave about?
During the time of the Stolen Generations, thousands upon thousands of Aboriginal girls were taken from their families and pressed into domestic servitude by the Australian Government. They were su...
Who directed Servant or Slave?
Servant or Slave was directed by Steven McGregor.
How long is Servant or Slave?
Servant or Slave has a runtime of 0 hours and 57 minutes (57 minutes total).
When was Servant or Slave released?
Servant or Slave was released on August 1, 2016 in theaters.