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Freeman

"One race, 20 million memories"

2020-09-13
8
en 58m
DocumentaryHistory
The story of a nation coming together around Indigenous athlete Cathy Freeman who delivered when it mattered on the greatest stage on earth. 20 years on, Freeman sheds light on one of Australia's proudest moments. In 49.11 seconds, Cathy Freeman's win at the 2000 Sydney Olympics brought Australia together as a nation.

Director

Laurence Billiet

Commissioning Editor

Jo Chichester

Writer

Laurence Billiet

Producer

Laurence Billiet

Co-Director

Stephen Page

Choreographer

Stephen Page

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Status

Released

Countries

  • Australia

Companies

  • General Strike
  • Matchbox Pictures
  • Australian Broadcasting Corporation
  • Film Victoria