Michael Kirby: Don't Forget the Justice Bit (2010)
Filmed during and after his time on the High Court of Australia, this documentary about Justice Michael Kirby explores the personal, moral and spiritual convictions of one of our most compassionate and incisive legal minds. Michael Kirby reveals himself in this film through a long-form interview in a way he has never done before. It was only at the age of 61 he publicly revealed for the first time that he had been in a homosexual relationship since 1969 with partner Johan van Vloten. This film represents the first time Johan has spoken publicly about their life together.
Director: Daryl Dellora
Genre: Documentary, TV Movie
Runtime: 54 min
Release Date: June 27, 2010
Cast
- Michael Kirby - Self
- Donald Kirby - Self
- Geoffrey Robertson - Self
- A. J. Brown - Self
- Bob Ellis - Self
Screenplay
Music: John Phillips
Cinematography: Joel Peterson
Editing: Mark Atkin
Production: Screen Australia, Film Victoria, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Film Art Doco, Film Art Media
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
retirement, biography, law student, supreme court justice
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Michael Kirby: Don't Forget the Justice Bit about?
- Filmed during and after his time on the High Court of Australia, this documentary about Justice Michael Kirby explores the personal, moral and spiritual convictions of one of our most compassionate and incisive legal minds. Michael Kirby reveals himself in this film through a long-form interview in a way he has never done before. It was only at the age of 61 he publicly revealed for the first time that he had been in a homosexual relationship since 1969 with partner Johan van Vloten. This film represents the first time Johan has spoken publicly about their life together.
- Who directed Michael Kirby: Don't Forget the Justice Bit?
- Michael Kirby: Don't Forget the Justice Bit was directed by Daryl Dellora.
- Who stars in Michael Kirby: Don't Forget the Justice Bit?
- Michael Kirby: Don't Forget the Justice Bit stars Michael Kirby, Donald Kirby, Geoffrey Robertson, A. J. Brown, Bob Ellis.
- How long is Michael Kirby: Don't Forget the Justice Bit?
- Michael Kirby: Don't Forget the Justice Bit has a runtime of 54m (54 minutes).
- What genre is Michael Kirby: Don't Forget the Justice Bit?
- Michael Kirby: Don't Forget the Justice Bit is a Documentary, TV Movie film.
- Where was Michael Kirby: Don't Forget the Justice Bit produced?
- Michael Kirby: Don't Forget the Justice Bit was produced in Australia.