Freeman (2020)
One race, 20 million memories
The story of a nation coming together around Indigenous athlete Cathy Freeman who delivered when it mattered on the greatest stage on earth. 20 years on, Freeman sheds light on one of Australia's proudest moments. In 49.11 seconds, Cathy Freeman's win at the 2000 Sydney Olympics brought Australia together as a nation.
Director: Laurence Billiet
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: September 13, 2020
Cast
- Cathy Freeman - Self
- Lillian Banks - Dancer
- Cecelia Barber - Self
- Peter Fortune - Self
- Bruce McAvaney - Self
- Paul Kennedy - Self
- Karen Mundine - Self
- Scott Gullan - Self
- Katharine Murphy - Self
- Michael Johnson - Self
Screenplay
Production: General Strike, Matchbox Pictures, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Film Victoria
Country: Australia
Language: English, Français
Original Language: en
Keywords
sydney, australia, olympic games, female athlete, reconciliation, remembrance, national pride, indigenous australians, australian aboriginal, racial issues, olympic athlete, australian folklore, sprinter, achievement
More Films by Director: Laurence Billiet
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Freeman about?
- The story of a nation coming together around Indigenous athlete Cathy Freeman who delivered when it mattered on the greatest stage on earth. 20 years on, Freeman sheds light on one of Australia's proudest moments. In 49.11 seconds, Cathy Freeman's win at the 2000 Sydney Olympics brought Australia together as a nation.
- Who directed Freeman?
- Freeman was directed by Laurence Billiet.
- Who stars in Freeman?
- Freeman stars Cathy Freeman, Lillian Banks, Cecelia Barber, Peter Fortune, Bruce McAvaney, Paul Kennedy.
- How long is Freeman?
- Freeman has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is Freeman?
- Freeman is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was Freeman produced?
- Freeman was produced in Australia.