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Takeover

1980·Movie
1h 31min
67
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Emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy4
  • Family Dynamics4

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Situational Comedy0
  • Wit & Wordplay0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Society, history, and politics

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure6
  • Dialogue Quality6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Sound Centrality4

Who it's for

AdultsIntergenerationalPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

About Aborigines and Australian politics. On 13 March 1978 the Queensland Government announced its intention to take over management of the Aurukun Aboriginal Reserve from the Uniting Church. The people of Aurukun complained bitterly, believing that the Church was more sympathetic to their aims and fearing that the State was merely seeking easier access to the rich bauxite deposits on their Reserve. When the Federal Government took the side of the Aborigines the stage was set for national confrontation. Shows the situation at Aurukun during those crucial three weeks.
Indigenous Land Rights DocumentaryAustralian Political HistoryCorporate Colonialism CritiqueSocial Justice AdvocacyHistorical Archival FootageCommunity Resistance NarrativeEducational Historical RecordSerious & Informative Tone

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Where can I stream Takeover legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Takeover worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Takeover?

1 h 31 min

Takeover runs 1 h 31 min.

What language is Takeover in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia.