Off Country (2021)

Off Country (2021) poster

Every year, around 3000 Indigenous students receive scholarships to attend some of Australia’s most prestigious boarding schools. It is an immense opportunity, setting many of the youngsters on a path to a bright future, but it also means they must leave their homes and communities. Over the course of a year, Off Country follows several such students, who, despite hailing from distinct nations and having vastly different circumstances, each share a commitment to doing themselves and their families proud – no matter the difficulties.

Director: Rhian Skirving, John Harvey
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Production: Brown Cab, Letterbox Films (AU), Good Thing Productions
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

boarding school, education, indigenous australians

Trailer

Off Country Trailer
More Films by Director: Rhian Skirving, John Harvey
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Off Country about?
Every year, around 3000 Indigenous students receive scholarships to attend some of Australia’s most prestigious boarding schools. It is an immense opportunity, setting many of the youngsters on a path to a bright future, but it also means they must leave their homes and communities. Over the course of a year, Off Country follows several such students, who, despite hailing from distinct nations and having vastly different circumstances, each share a commitment to doing themselves and their families proud – no matter the difficulties.
Who directed Off Country?
Off Country was directed by Rhian Skirving, John Harvey.
How long is Off Country?
Off Country has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
What genre is Off Country?
Off Country is a Documentary film.
Where was Off Country produced?
Off Country was produced in Australia.