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Rabbit-Proof Fence: "a true story"?(critique of the truth of a film supposedly based on a true story)
The Australian-born Hollywood film director Phillip Noyce built most of his career on thrillers and action adventures, but this year he has simultaneously released onto the market two highly political films. One is his adaptation of Graham Greene's novel The Quiet American set in Vietnam in the 1950s. In Noyce's hands, the film outdoes even the novelist's anti-Americanism and support for the Communists then trying to take control of the country.
The second film, Rabbit-Proof Fence, is ostensibly an adventure story of female bravery and ingenuity in which three Aboriginal girls escape from an oppressive institution in Western Australia and make a ...
- Pilkington, Doris. Rabbit proof fence; the true story of one of the greatest...
- Magazine article from: Kliatt Holab-Abelman, Robin S. March 1, 2003 700+ words
...Molly, the oldest at 14. escaped the camp. Over nine weeks, the girls walked back to their families following the rabbit proof fence for some of their journey. Their story is compelling and horrifying, especially because it is true. Unfortunately it doesn...
- `Rabbit-Proof Fence'.
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Butler, Robert W. December 23, 2002 700+ words
...Robert W. Butler "Rabbit-Proof Fence" is a Down Under "Hansel...progressively "whiter." "Rabbit-Proof Fence" is the true story of three little girls who in...minimalist tale. ___ RABBIT-PROOF FENCE 3-{ stars Who's in it...
- Rabbit-Proof Fence: The Aborigines' plight.
- News wire article from: United Press International November 15, 2002 700+ words
...let the title of "Rabbit-Proof Fence" fool you. This is not a film...simply superior. "Rabbit-Proof Fence" tells the true story of three Aboriginal girls who...village. They use the "Rabbit-Proof Fence," a wire mesh fence that bisects...
- Amnesty International to Host First Los Angeles Screening of Phillip Noyce's...
- Press release article from: Business Wire November 19, 2002 700+ words
...groundbreaking film "Rabbit Proof Fence" (Miramax) at the Museum...director Phillip Noyce. "Rabbit Proof Fence" is the true story of Molly Craig, a young Aboriginal...on the book Follow the Rabbit Proof Fence by Doris Pilkington Garimara...
- REVIEWED IN BRIEF; Rabbit-Proof Fence.(VARIETY / FREETIME)
- Newspaper article from: Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN) Strickler, Jeff December 27, 2002 700+ words
...Jeff Strickler; Staff Writer Rabbit-Proof Fence 2 1/2 out of four stars PG; emotional...that the Australian drama "Rabbit-Proof Fence" drives home with no mercy for the perpetrators. This true story takes place in 1931. Three half...
- SUSPENSE IS TOUCHING, REAL IN ``RABBIT-PROOF FENCE''.(DAILY BREAK)(Review)
- Newspaper article from: The Virginian Pilot March 22, 2003 700+ words
...south, is a rabbit-proof fence. It is a governmental...touching movie ``Rabbit-Proof Fence,'' it serves a more...race. The drama - a true story - centers on Molly...chasing them. ``Rabbit-Proof Fence'' is commendable in...
- Rabbit-Proof Fence.(video recording discussed)(Video Recording Review) (video...
- Magazine article from: Video Store Krywicki, Jarad March 9, 2003 700+ words
Rabbit-Proof Fence Prebook 3/11 VHS; Street...Australian desert, Rabbit-Proof Fence follows the 1,200-mile...stirring in its origins--a true story--and its portrayal of...occurrences. Rabbit-Proof Fence's most powerful aspect...
- Children at risk.(Films/Videos/DVDs)(Rabbit-Proof Fence)(Good Food/Bad Food:...
- Magazine article from: Childhood Education Campbell, Carole S. March 22, 2007 700+ words
...When viewing Rabbit-Proof Fence, it is easy to think...on board! RABBIT-PROOF FENCE Miramax Home Entertainment...the 1970s. It is a true story and two of the girls...political commentary. The "true" story is actually much worse...
