Voice

Aug 21, 2024

1h 40m

★ 0.0

A Journey to be heard

Overview

With a national vote approaching to enshrine Indigenous peoples voice in the constitution, a dynamic Indigenous youth group travel on a pilgrimage across Australia to commemorate a historic civil rights victory. Buoyed by the imminent referendum, the group voyage through ephemeral Australian landscape in the microcosm of a minibus, sharing the rich, multilayered stories of their personal histories, as they dream up a hopeful new vision for Australia. As the results of the vote are counted, it’s impact on their future offer two paths – a hopeful breakthrough or another chapter in the long fight for recognition.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Superlative Pictures

Caravan

Screen Australia

Voice Trailers

Cast

No Cast found.

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