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The Tall Man

The Tall Man

2011Movie⏱️ 1h 19m
Documentary
7
IMDB Rating
170 votes

Documentary about the events on Palm Island that follow the death of local indigenous man Cameron Doomadgee on November 19, 2004.

Director
Tony Krawitz
Writers
N/A
Stars
N/A
Release Date
March 2, 2011
Language
English
Country
Australia
🏆 3
Wins
🎯 4
Nominations
💬 1
Reviews
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🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
16:9 HD
Filming Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Production
Blackfella Films

🏷️ Keywords

death2000sman

🎯 Categories

Documentary

⭐ Featured Review

How an 'accident' changed a community - and the law
by brimon282012-01-06
7/10

"Palm Island is a very beautiful little island off the tropical Queensland coast of north-east Australia. It is isolated socially, if not geographically, from the rest of the world. A century ago, it was a church mission, the destination of people who gave 'trouble' in mainland missions. The population tended to be Australian aboriginal, or from Pacific islands. In another culture, Palm Island would be an idyllic resort, with fishing, boating and all the attractions that money can buy. But Palm Island has no industry of note. Unless you count 'welfare' as industry. An odd b..."

📖 Synopsis

Documentary about the events on Palm Island that follow the death of local indigenous man Cameron Doomadgee on November 19, 2004.