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The Bowraville Murders
The Bowraville Murders

The Bowraville Murders

Justice is not colour blind

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DocumentaryCrime

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The epic David vs Goliath battle for justice waged by the families of three Aboriginal children murdered in a small rural town 30 years ago, the system that failed them, and what it reveals about racism in Australia today.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

89 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

02 September 2021

Country

Australia

Cast

Muriel Craig

Muriel Craig

Self

Lucas Craig

Lucas Craig

Self

Paula Craig

Paula Craig

Self

Alison Walker

Alison Walker

Self

Gavin Walker

Gavin Walker

Self

Rebecca Stadhams

Rebecca Stadhams

Self

Billy Greenup

Billy Greenup

Self

Michelle Jarrett

Michelle Jarrett

Self

Thomas Duroux

Thomas Duroux

Self

June Speedy

June Speedy

Self

Leonie Duroux

Leonie Duroux

Self

Ronella Duroux

Ronella Duroux

Self

Gary Jubelin

Gary Jubelin

Self

David Shoebridge

David Shoebridge

Self

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