Ordinary People (2002)
One woman, One Nation... two forces collide
Far right and anti-immigration politics have been on the rise worldwide. In Australia, as in many other western countries, as Ordinary People was filming, a new political force began drawing on the discontent of those who felt excluded from the promised benefits of globalisation. This revealing documentary follows One Nation candidate Colene Hughes over two years and two elections as her idealistic fervour slowly turns to disillusionment. Initially for Colene and her supporters, One Nation seems to offer true democracy and a way of knocking the country back into shape. But when Colene starts to question the control of party leaders, the gloves come off and, at the party’s annual general meeting, the two forces collide.
Cast
- Tara Morice - Narrator
- Colene Hughes - Self
- Pauline Hanson - Self
- David Oldfield - Self
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ordinary People about?
- Far right and anti-immigration politics have been on the rise worldwide. In Australia, as in many other western countries, as Ordinary People was filming, a new political force began drawing on the discontent of those who felt excluded from the promised benefits of globalisation. This revealing documentary follows One Nation candidate Colene Hughes over two years and two elections as her idealistic fervour slowly turns to disillusionment. Initially for Colene and her supporters, One Nation seems to offer true democracy and a way of knocking the country back into shape. But when Colene starts to question the control of party leaders, the gloves come off and, at the party’s annual general meeting, the two forces collide.
- Who directed Ordinary People?
- Ordinary People was directed by Jennifer Rutherford.
- Who stars in Ordinary People?
- Ordinary People stars Tara Morice, Colene Hughes, Pauline Hanson, David Oldfield.
- How long is Ordinary People?
- Ordinary People has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is Ordinary People?
- Ordinary People is a Documentary film.