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Mabo

2012Movie1 h 43 min

DramaTV Movie
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0

Summary

The remarkable life story of Eddie 'Koiki' Mabo; a Torres Strait Islander who left school at the age of 15, yet spearheaded the High Court challenge that overthrew the fiction of terra nullius.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Rachel Perkins
Written by
Sue Smith
Produced by
Darren Dale, Miranda Dear
Music by
Antony Partos

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Facts

June 10, 2012 · 1 h 43 min · Drama, TV Movie, History

Released
June 10, 2012
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Genres
Drama, TV Movie, History
Original language
English
Made in
Australia
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Foregone Conclusion, Stock Footage, Bio Pic +2

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream Mabo?"

Questions about Mabo

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Where can I stream Mabo?

Kanopy

In the United States, Mabo is free with ads on Kanopy.

Is Mabo worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7).

Is Mabo plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.