Consent: The Louise Nicholas Story

Aug 17, 2014

2h 0m

★ 4.2

Overview

Based on the best-selling book 'My Story' this feature length drama goes beyond the headlines to tell an intimate story about secrets and one woman's struggle to have them heard. In 1993 Louise Nicholas made her first shocking accusations about being raped by policemen. Some believed her, many didn't. CONSENT tells the story of the senior policeman who went to great lengths to help her fight her case, the journalist who exposed the truth, and the family at the center of the storm.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Southern Light Pictures

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Cast

Young Louise

Thomasin McKenzie

Louise Nicholas

Michelle Blundell

Ross Nicholas

Jason Hodzelmans

Linton Nicholas

Mick Rose

Barbara Crawford

Rachel Henry

Jim Crawford

Des Morgan

Karen Nicholas

Heather O'Carroll

Phyllis Nicholas

Angela Calkin

Young Jessica Nicholas (3)

Lauren Edmonds

John Dewar

Mark Mitchinson

Young Judy Schollum

Tess Jamieson-Karaha

Phil Kitchin

Kelson Henderson

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