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2016PGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Man Up

2016PGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Gus Worland challenges traditional notions of masculinity in Australia while addressing the critical issue of male suicide and mental health awareness.

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Gus Worland challenges traditional notions of masculinity in Australia while addressing the critical issue of male suicide and mental health awareness.

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Terry Gilbertdirector

Dave Heatherdirector

William S. Gilbert

William S. Gilbertwriter

Frank Gorshin

Frank Gorshincast

Nan Christiecast

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Radio star, Gus Worland, is on a mission to break the silence around male suicide. But first, he has to challenge our ideas about what it means to be an Aussie man.

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