The Bowraville Murders

The Bowraville Murders

Justice is not colour blind

2021•1h 29m•8.0/10

DocumentaryCrime

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🎬TMDb

8.0/10(1)

The epic David vs Goliath battle for justice waged by the families of three Aboriginal children murdered in a small rural town 30 years ago, the system that failed them, and what it reveals about racism in Australia today.

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Jumping Dog Productions, Mint Pictures

Language

EN

Status

Released

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Cast

Muriel Craig

Self

Lucas Craig

Self

Paula Craig

Self

Alison Walker

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Gavin Walker

Self

Rebecca Stadhams

Self

Billy Greenup

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Michelle Jarrett

Self

Thomas Duroux

Self

June Speedy

Self

Leonie Duroux

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Ronella Duroux

Self

Gary Jubelin

Self

David Shoebridge

Self

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