Black and White (2002)

One man's conviction divided a nation.

Black and White (2002) poster

Australia, 1958. When a nine year old white girl is found murdered, police are quick to arrest illiterate Aborigine, Max Stuart. Under interrogation Max admits to the killing. With a legal system compromised by intimidation tactics, the skills of his two gifted but naïve defense lawyers are put to the test.

Director: Craig Lahiff
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 99 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Cezary Skubiszewski
Cinematography: Geoffrey Simpson
Editing: Lee Smith
Production: Scala Productions, Duo Art Productions
Country: United Kingdom, Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

australia, child murder, illiteracy, based on true story, australian aboriginal, 1950s

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Black and White about?
Australia, 1958. When a nine year old white girl is found murdered, police are quick to arrest illiterate Aborigine, Max Stuart. Under interrogation Max admits to the killing. With a legal system compromised by intimidation tactics, the skills of his two gifted but naïve defense lawyers are put to the test.
Who directed Black and White?
Black and White was directed by Craig Lahiff.
Who stars in Black and White?
Black and White stars Robert Carlyle, Charles Dance, Kerry Fox, Colin Friels, Ben Mendelsohn, David Ngoombujarra.
How long is Black and White?
Black and White has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
What genre is Black and White?
Black and White is a Drama film.
Where was Black and White produced?
Black and White was produced in United Kingdom, Australia.