Synopsis
16-year-old Gary Black is an average football player, budding wordsmith and reluctant hero. Gary helps his local Australian Rules football team win the local championship by accident, but celebrations turn to violence when Gary's Aboriginal best friend, Dumby Red is denied the "Best and Fairest" medal because of the racism of local officials.
Facts
Awards
AACTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay
Setting
South Australia
Original language
English
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- AACTA International Awards 2002 generic
- Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards 2002 generic
