At the Lorna Hodgkinson Sunshine Home in Gore Hill, Sydney, individuals with intellectual disabilities prepare for their first public performance at the Sydney Opera House.
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At the Lorna Hodgkinson Sunshine Home in Gore Hill, Sydney, individuals with intellectual disabilities prepare for their first public performance at the Sydney Opera House.
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Synopsis
At the Lorna Hodgkinson Sunshine Home in Gore Hill, Sydney, a group of individuals with intellectual disabilities prepares for their first public performance. Directed by Chris Noonan, Stepping Out documents the workshops and rehearsals led by Aldo Gennaro in 1979. The film captures the lead-up to performances of The Prince and Life, Images and Reflections at the Sydney Opera House. Released in 1980, it received the Best Documentary award at the 1981 Australian Film Institute Awards and was featured at the United Nations closing ceremony for the International Year of the Disabled.
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Why Watch
- See Aldo Gennaro lead a unique theatre group.
- Find out what happened after the film's release.
- Meet the residents of the Lorna Hodgkinson Sunshine Home.
Did You Know
- The film was filmed in 1979 at the Lorna Hodgkinson Sunshine Home.
- Stepping Out was released in 1980 and ran for 48 minutes.
- It won the Best Documentary award at the 1981 Australian Film Institute Awards.
- The film was screened at the UN in 1981 for the International Year of the Disabled.
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Who directed the documentary Stepping Out?
Chris Noonan wrote and directed the film.
What year was Stepping Out released?
Stepping Out was released in 1980.
What award did Stepping Out win in 1981?
Stepping Out won the Best Documentary award at the 1981 Australian Film Institute Awards.
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