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Rabbit-Proof-Fence [DVD]

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DVD May 9, 2011
Color
Color
Genre
Kids & Family
Language
English, Italian
Runtime
1 hour and 34 minutes
Media Format
PAL

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During the most part of the early to mid 20th century, Australia's government policy was that mixed race Aboriginal children would be better off being brought up as white and so forcefully removed them from their homes to be trained as domestic servants. This film follows the true story of 3 such children; cousins Molly, Gracie and Daisy, who in 1931 found themselves being taken from their parents, sent to an institution and forced to forget their family and culture. However, Molly leads her 2 cousins in a daring escape across 1,500 miles of outback with no water and only the fence erected across the country to stop the epidemic of rabbits as a guide. Kenneth Branagh plays the government official charged with the return of the girls and the story is based on the book by Doris Pilkington, the neice of Daisy.

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Genre Kids & Family
Format PAL
Language English, Italian
Runtime 1 hour and 34 minutes
Color Color
Aspect Ratio 1.781
Package Dimensions 7.56 x 5.35 x 0.47 inches; 3.53 ounces
Item model number 9

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Interesting film, fascinating extra
An affecting, deeply heartfelt film. If you're reading this, you probably guessed that already. Here's something you might not guess from a quick glance at the DVD cover, though - or closer scrutiny, for that matter: a terrific behind-the-scenes documentary. Rabbit-Proof Fence has a lot going for it - a richly compelling story, a sensational musical score by Peter Gabriel (in the vein of his Passion music from Last Temptation of Christ), a well-known director with a sure hand and a keen eye for detail, etc., etc. When all is said and done, though, it all comes down to the kids' performances. One false note there, and the whole movie risks collapse. I'm not a fan of DVD extras as a rule - I'm of the school that believes the thing should speak for itself. Also, you and I can pick any number of DVDs that advertised fanta-bulous extras, only to deliver pallid 7-minute "documentaries" and thinly disguised commercial ads for the movie itself - ie. "making-of" featurettes that are actually thinly disguised theatrical trailers. Well, the documentary on this DVD is a stunner - almost reason alone to buy the disc. The 42-minute documentary - almost half the length of the feature itself - focuses on Phillip Noyce's casting, vetting and eventual direction of the three kids in question. Other reviewers have commented here about how striking 11-year-old Evelyn Sampi was in the pivotal role. What's remarkable about the documentary on this DVD is that you get to see exactly what was involved in bringing her out of her shell. It's a candid, affecting, honest portrayal, and Noyce comes across as a deeply humane, empathetic person, about as far removed from the cliche of the Hollywood tyrant as you can get. Sampi, for her part, is clearly special - though, watching this, it's easy to worry about where she may go from here. There's a telling moment in the documentary when Noyce, trying to life her spirits at a magazine photo shoot, says, "You're going to be like Nicole Kidman" (Noyce directed Kidman in her break-through role in Dead Calm, you may recall) and Sampi fires back, without missing a beat: "Cathy Freeman." (Cathy Freeman, as you may know, is Australia's world record holder and Olympic champion middle-distance runner, and a hero to her fellow aborigines.) The documentary also gives credit to the kids' acting coach, a trained aborigine actor and acting teacher, and it not only tells you about her but shows her working with the kids. And let's hear it, too, for Kenneth Branagh, who was brave enough to play a real prick, without once trying to soften the edges. (One minor complaint: This is not Branagh's film; I suspect even he is embarassed to see his face dominate the DVD and movie poster's cover so much. There's a stunning image on the DVD menu of Sampi, braced against the wind, holding one of her younger siblings in her arms, the wind and dust playing across their faces: That would have made a much more striking cover. Oh, well, you know what they say: never judge a DVD by its cover. And never judge a movie by its poster.) I thoroughly enjoyed Rabbit-Proof Fence. I dreaded it at first, thinking it was going to be yet another one of those swallow-your-medicine TV movies-of -the-week. You know the ones: the ones with colons in their titles, that make you feel crummy just for being alive. But Noyce's humanity, his eye for human expressions and the deeply moving performances from the kids - all the kids - won me over. The documentary is what makes this DVD special, though. (A minor caveat: the documentary, long as it is, focuses exclusively on the shaping of the kids' performances, so if you're looking for other background on the making of the film, or a documentary about the historical context in which the events unfolded, you won't find it here.) If you appreciated this film as much as I did, do seriously consider getting this DVD. It doesn't have any of those fancy "special edition" or "director's cut" labels emblazoned on it, and the cover isn't really reperesentative of the movie inside, but it's special just the same. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2005 by Alex S.
a heart-wrenching story that deserves to be told
Rabbit Proof Fence tells the gripping and extremely painful story of three young "half-caste" girls who were forcibly taken from their mother in Australia in 1931. These girls joined other children of mixed race in a "settlement" camp where they were taught values and customs against their will with the goal of making them maids and servants for the white people living in Australia. It was also hoped that without any "inbreeding" between white people and the aboriginal people, the aborigines would be eventually snuffed out after two generations. This story is clearly not a Disney movie; it's extremely painful but because this is based on real events the story deserves to be told very loudly and clearly so the world knows the injustices done against aboriginal people. When the film starts, we see sisters Molly and Daisy (Everlyn Sampi and Tianna Sansbury, respectively), torn away from their mother along with their cousin Gracie (Laura Monaghan). The three children are moved to the Moore River "native settlement" camp where they must only speak English; and they must adhere only to Christian values while eschewing the values, customs and religious beliefs of their people. The girls are terrified; but when Molly, the eldest of the three, decides they need to walk back the 1,200 miles to their mother's village in Jigalong, Australia, the two younger children also choose to run away with her. As many reviewers note, this film keeps you on the edge of your seat every step of the way. Not only is the plot as realistic as possible, the acting of the three children and the cinematography is excellent. Look also for great performances by Kenneth Branagh as A.O. Neville, the "protector" of the aboriginal people and Ningali Lawford as Maud, the mother of Molly and Daisy and caretaker of Gracie. The symbolism of the "rabbit proof fence" is quite clear. It's not just a way to keep rabbits escaping into the native areas; the fence represents the white people's attempts to separate themselves from another race who they perceive to be inferior. The fence is also a way to keep the aboriginal people out of the white man's land. I am appalled that Australia continued to forcibly remove "half-caste" mixed race children from their parents until sometime in 1970. Watch this film and see how the three girls make their escape from Moore River camp and make the journey back to Jigalong. Will all three girls make it? Will they evade the hunt for them by A.O. Neville and his local assistant Moodoo (David Gulpilil)? No plot spoilers--watch the movie and find out! Rabbit Proof Fence is an outstanding movie that won many awards; and it received critical praise. I highly recommend this film so that people can know this true, heartbreaking story of how small minded prejudiced people can be so cruel to other human beings. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2009 by Matthew G. Sherwin
Certainly Amongst the Best Films Yet from this Decade
I could not agree less with the previous reviewer's opinion of this film... Rabbit-Proof Fence is the certainly the best Australian film I have ever seen and one of the finest films yet from this young decade. Why? It's story is real, poignant, and thoroughly entertaining; I never once looked at the clock. And its heart-tugging without being sappy or overly politically correct; like the Quebecois film "Robe Noir", one sees that neither side is completely in the right (unless you think its OK to sleep in the dirt, eat lizards, and have no formal education). The film is visually stunning with brilliant colors and superb wide screen cinematography. And the acting, in my humble opinion, puts this film over the top. Kenneth Brannaugh redeems his downwardly spiraling career with a performance that will some day be held up just underneath his Henry V as his most compelling role. But even more importantly, Everlyn Sampi's quiet but powerful performance should someday be held up with Maria Falconetti's Jeanne d'Arc as one of the most memorable events in the history of film. She was stunning. David Gulpilil's role as the tracker was also great. It gave that "uuuuuuu" scary feel that I remember from reading Mark Twain novels as a kid. All of this makes for a great family-film introduction to serious topics. I thought the DVD image and the "making of" extra documentary were thoroughly entertaining. I was also fascinated with how beautiful all those young Aboriginal children were. In all my life I have never scene an attractive Aboriginal person on TV or film, and here I see that there are bounds of them. This film was largely ignored by the US market and awards, but that means little. A look at the long list of best-picture winning Oscars shows a long line of mostly forgotten and unimportant films. Time will tell if Rabbit-Proof Fence becomes a great classic, but my overwhelming inclination is that it will indeed. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2003 by ixta_coyotl
Fascinating & illuminating
RABBIT PROOF FENCE illustrates a piece of Australian history that I, as an American, knew nothing about. From 1931 to 1970, the aborigines were under the "guardianship" of a British bureaucrat, with the particular idea of separating "half-caste" aborigines from their full-blooded parents and putting them in a home so they could learn how to be servants and low-wage employees. We follow three girls (aged 8-14) who are separated from their homes and placed in this camp some 1200 miles away. Molly, the oldest girl, who is quite clever and spirited, leads the three on a daring escape and journey back to their home. Their journey is amazing, because the endure lengthy hardships in the desert, little food, and the treachery of some adults they meet who try to turn these famous refugees over to authorities. They do meet help along the way too, but always they have to be wary of anyone they run into. The movie has flashes of humor, beautiful scenery and some heart-wrenching scenes. Kenneth Branagh plays Neville, the bureaucrat, and is the only "star" in the movie. His part is quite small...he handles it well, but it is NOT his movie. The movie belongs to these three inexperienced actresses, who were "discovered" by director Philip Noyce and put to work in these tricky parts. And they pull it off so well. They are all outstanding at conveying their sense of fear, of outrage, or courage and they have a certain stillness that shows how reserved they feel around these white strangers who have uprooted them. The movie is not exactly fast-paced, but I found it fascinating all the way through. It quietly draws us in, because we are rooting for the lead characters. The fact that this is a TRUE story (we meet some of the main characters towards the end) makes it all the more riveting. It's one of those rare films that completely educates you about an obscure but important part of history, but entirely through the power of great storytelling. We never feel we are "learning," yet at the end of the movie, you want to go find out more about this time in history. The movie is rated PG, but might not be very interesting to kids under 11 or so. A recommended experience! (By the way, the bonus feature on the DVD about the making of the film is outstanding. So often, these little features are nearly worthless, but we spend 40 minutes learning how the kids were discovered and trained. It is absolutely fascinating, and in my opinion, after watching the film, you should immediately watch the featurette!!!) ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2003 by RMurray847
Dvd movie rabbit proof fence.
Great movie
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2026 by Connie H.
Compelling Tale of Racial Caste System in Australia
Based on a real story of three half-white, half-Aborigine girls who were legally kidnapped and torn from their mothers in a small Australian village, Rabbit Proof Fence is a compelling, never sentimental, fast-paced account of an odious racial "purification" program exercised in Australia from early 1900 to 1970, giving these poor children the tag "The Lost Generations." Mostly these poor children were kept in camps where they were to be, ostensibly, taught in the ways of Australian white middle-class society so that, after three generations, their "blackness" would disappear. But in truth these children were really trained to be domestics or slaves for white land owners. In the film, we get to know the three girls and find that the oldest, Molly, is very street smart and perceives that the camp she and her cousins are in is a deadend. There's only one thing to do: reunite with their mothers, so they make their escape. Much of the film shows us the harrowing journey that these three girls make and the spiritual strength, inspired by the bond between them and their mothers, that they draw from to make their dangerous trek in the desert. What's remarkable about this film is how dead-on the acting is from the three girls, ages between seven and thirteen. The director, who discussed in great detail the casting in the documentary section of the DVD, says that finding the right girls would make or break the film. He shows how he gained the girls' trust, taught them to act (they were not professional actors), and most of all, explains how they lost their innocence and connected themselves to a part of their history that until then they were not clear about. This is the only DVD where the documentary footage on the making of the film is as compelling as the film itself. To see these girls blossom as actors and raise their social consciousness in the process, maturing as human beings, both on and off the camera, is a remarkable thing to witness. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2005 by M. JEFFREY MCMAHON
Wrong Movie In The Package
First, let me start by writing that I did order this movie back in December of 2008. I actually ordered 2. I sent one to my sister and one was for myself. My sister enjoyed the movie which I knew she would however, I did not open my DVD package right away. Since I had already seen the movie and enjoyed it so much I wanted to have one in my collection. Fast forward to September 26, 2009: "Girls' Night Out" at my house which was "movie night" and I open the Rabbit Proof Fence DVD and yes, there was a DVD in there just not the one I ordered. I did not look at the DVD disk as I was putting it into the DVD player. Imagine my surprise when the previews were for Chinese Martial Arts films. I skipped to the movie which also was a Chines Maritial Arts film. I was embrassed and disappointed that the movie I thought was suppose to be in the DVD package was not. I had shared with my friends what a great movie, Rabbit Prood Fence is and then did not have it to view. No bad reviews for the movie just Amazon's and the movie distributer's service. Since this happened after I had placed my last order with Amazon right now I am now so sure I will order from Amazon again. Since it was ten months ago that I had ordered the DVD I don't have the receipt so I did not return it. I gave the Marital Arts DVD to my husband who already has it. Bummer! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2009 by H. Davis
Review without Spoiler - Pros & Cons
Rabbit-Proof Fence is a 2002 Australian drama film directed by Phillip Noyce based on the book Follow the Rabbit-Proof Fence by Doris Pilkington Garimara. Although, it is only loosely based on a true story concerning Molly's mother. The fact that it is only loosely based on the true story to build drama does not matter though. The important thing is to get the story out of some of the inhumane practices Australia's government committed between 1931 & 1970 against the aborigine people including separating their children from them making them the "Stolen Generation". Peoples inhumanity to people never ceases to amaze me. Laws set by governments that are unjust should not be followed and those that carry them out like A. O. Neville should be tried for crimes against humanity, just as if they were war crimes in my opinion. It a crime against humanity the U.S. committed such crimes against Native Americans too and today against children of immigrants as Israel does against Palestinians children today as well. When will people realize that there is only one race, the human race and that different cultures should not be feared. Anyway, here are the pros and cons of this film as I see it: Pros: 1. A film every teenager should see, as it is socially and culturally important. 2. Overall and excellent and important story to be told. 3. The three girls do an excellent job acting. Cons: 1. I think the film might have had even more of an impact if screenwriter Christine Olsen stuck to the book more. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2018 by The Tally Ho
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