Films
Watch some great films here.
| ALS FILMS | |
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A young man accidently breaks a window. But, Police don't think it was an accident. This film follows the story of Adam and Joe (played by Joe Williams) and what to do when Police take you inside. Produced by Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT). |
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The role of an ALS Field Officer: Part One and Part Two Four ALS Field Officers tell their story of working with the ALS over many many years. Things have changed, but their passion hasn't. This film gives a good insight into the support you can enjoy from an ALS Field Officer. Produced by Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT). |
| WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU GET INTO TROUBLE? | |
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Burn follows the story of 16-year-old Tee, whose life is thrown into chaos when a late-night drive with older boys erupts into violence. This gritty crime drama was improvised by the young cast and shows how high-risk group behaviour can quickly spin out of control. Produced by Legal Aid NSW. |
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Someone does the crime, everyone does the time Two young men convince their friend to join them for a ride in a stolen car. Produced by Central Australian Aboriginal Legal Service (CAALAS). |
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This film contains 'Deadly Life Lessons' for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community about legal rights and responsibilities. Produced by the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service (VALS). |
| CAN MOBILE PHONES GET YOU INTO TROUBLE? | |
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Nothing is secret in a digital world - it can never be deleted. Your culture in a digital world - your culture is who you are. And so we follow band B2M as they describe what's right, and what's not in the cyber world. Produced by Skinnyfish Music |
| OVERVIEW OF THE COURT SYSTEM IN AUSTRALIA | |
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Justice Journey: Overview of the court system This film describes the difference between the NSW Local Court, the NSW District Court and the NSW Supreme Court. Produced by Justice NSW. |
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Legal (r)Evolution: "Indigenous Legal (r)Evolution" Munya Andrews Part 1 and Part 2 Indigenous Barrister Munya Andrews talks about the language of the law in its day-to-day courtroom operation, with particular emphasis on the communications problems faced by indigenous persons in Australian legal system. Produced by Progressive Law Network |
| CHILD PROTECTION | |
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Child Protection and Parenting A woman leaves her two children at home by themselves while she goes to work. When she comes home, the children aren't there! A neighbour talks to the woman about Child Protection and how to avoid them taking your children. Film by Victoria Legal Aid. |
| REHABILITATION OPTIONS | |
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The Glen was set up to keep Aboriginal men, and other men out of gaol by breaking the abuse cycle of alcohol and drugs and the negative effect it has on them, their live and their families. This short film shows us the beauty of the surroundings at The Glen. A film by The Glen |
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HOW TO MAKE A COMPLAINT |
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Pathways to resolution: The conciliation process of the Australian Human Rights Commission The film shows what happens when you make a complaint to the Human Rights Commission. There are a lot of paintings and artefacts in the background! Produced by the Australian Human Rights Commission |
| ABORIGINAL BUSH LAW | |
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Aboriginal Bush Law Part One and Part Two BBC America Documentary. |
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BabaKiueria (Barbeque Area) Part One, Part Two, and Part Three An oldie but a goodie! Produced in 1986, this film reverses the roles. Aboriginal people have invaded Australia and are very curious about the ways of the white people living there. This film won the 1987 United Nations Media Peace Prize. Produced by Julian Pringle. |
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