The Man Who Jumped (2012)
Australia Day 2002. At the Woomera Detention Centre, protests by asylum seekers are erupting. A bare-chested young man climbs onto the perimeter fence. Below him are coils of cut-throat razor wire. He jumps. This image came to define one of the darkest chapters of Australian history.
Director: Russell Vines
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date: January 24, 2012
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Man Who Jumped about?
- Australia Day 2002. At the Woomera Detention Centre, protests by asylum seekers are erupting. A bare-chested young man climbs onto the perimeter fence. Below him are coils of cut-throat razor wire. He jumps. This image came to define one of the darkest chapters of Australian history.
- Who directed The Man Who Jumped?
- The Man Who Jumped was directed by Russell Vines.
- How long is The Man Who Jumped?
- The Man Who Jumped has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is The Man Who Jumped?
- The Man Who Jumped is a Documentary film.