Deep Dive: The Final Quarter (2019)
Film Lens
The Final Quarter is a documentary that focuses on the last stages of Adam Goodes' career in Australian football, particularly the backlash he faced from fans. It details the booing he received during matches, especially after a racially charged incident in 2013 when a young Collingwood supporter called him an 'ape'. Goodes' response to this incident and the subsequent booing sparked a national conversation about racism in sports and Australian society.
The film also covers Goodes' achievements, including his roles in the Sydney Swans' premiership teams and his recognition as Australian of the Year in 2014 for his community work. It features moments like his Aboriginal war dance during a match in 2015, which further intensified the booing. The documentary captures the support he received from various AFL clubs and players, as well as the wider effects of racism in the sport.
Why Watch
- •See Adam Goodes' powerful story in Australian football
- •Find out how racism affected Goodes' career
- •Meet the supporters who rallied behind Goodes
Did You Know
•Adam Goodes was drafted by the Sydney Swans in 1997.
•Goodes won the Brownlow Medal twice, in 2003 and 2006.
•He was named Australian of the Year in 2014 for his community work.
•A 13-year-old girl called Goodes an 'ape' during a match on May 24, 2013.
Perfect For
Australian football fansRacism awareness advocatesDocumentary enthusiasts