JOURNEY BEYOND FEAR film event
An inspirational film following a teenage girl and her Afghan refugee family in Malaysia as they wait for, and eventually achieve resettlement in Australia.
“4 out of 5 stars … a journey well worth taking” - David Stratton (Weekend Australian, March 30, 2019)
Hosted by Grandmothers4Refugees (Higgins).
The screening starts at 5pm on Sunday, October 9th
To be held at the Stonnington Community Uniting Church (cnr Burke Rd. and Coppin St., East Malvern).
It also features a Q&A with the filmmakers, Robyn Hughan & Steve Warne, prolific refugee advocate, Pamela Curr and musician/actress, Alyce Platt who performed and wrote the songs and music in the film.
Click on read more for a synopsis of the film and booking details.
Synopsis:
Told through the eyes of a teenage girl and her refugee family in pursuit of resettlement, this emotional roller coaster takes us from despair to joy through hope, humour and love - shattering prevailing stereotypes. A character driven film, featuring three magnetic daughters and shot over 7 years in Malaysia and Australia, it’s an extraordinary psychological study of the effects of refugee status. We experience how even the system for seeking asylum the “right way” is incredibly challenging, but that those who make it are hugely thankful, can be welcomed by fellow Australians and are eager to contribute to Australian society.
Told through the eyes of a teenage girl and her refugee family in pursuit of resettlement, this emotional roller coaster takes us from despair to joy through hope, humour and love - shattering prevailing stereotypes. A character driven film, featuring three magnetic daughters and shot over 7 years in Malaysia and Australia, it’s an extraordinary psychological study of the effects of refugee status. We experience how even the system for seeking asylum the “right way” is incredibly challenging, but that those who make it are hugely thankful, can be welcomed by fellow Australians and are eager to contribute to Australian society.
Tickets are $10 via Humanitix https://events.humanitix.com/journey-beyond-fear-16925l81/
An online video Trailer for the film is at: https://vimeo.com/287224555
For more information about the film go: https://www.journeybeyondfear.com