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202390 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Family Dynamics

The Last Daughter

202390 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Brenda Matthews was one of thousands of Aboriginal children removed from their families during Australia's Stolen Generations policy.

“Healing is hidden in the past.”

Family Dynamics

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Nathaniel Schmidt,

Brenda Matthews

Synopsis

Brenda Matthews was one of thousands of Aboriginal children removed from their families during Australia's Stolen Generations policy.

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Nathaniel Schmidtdirector

Brenda Matthews

Brenda Matthewsdirector

Brenda Matthews

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Mark Matthewscast

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Synopsis

Brenda Matthews reflects on her childhood in a white foster family after being taken from her Aboriginal family. Displaced during the Stolen Generations, she searches for her foster family while grappling with feelings of disconnection. The documentary includes interviews with family members and friends, filmed across Queensland, New South Wales, and South Australia. It premiered at the Adelaide Film Festival on October 30, 2022, and received the Audience Award for Best Documentary.

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Meet Brenda Matthews and her powerful story.
See the impact of the Stolen Generations on families.
Find out about the Audience Award-winning documentary.

Did You Know

The Last Daughter premiered on 30 October 2022 at the Adelaide Film Festival.
Principal photography for the film began on 28 February 2022 and ended on 1 July 2022.
The documentary won the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the 2022 Adelaide Film Festival.
Brenda Matthews is a member of the Stolen Generations, displaced as a child.

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Aboriginal historyDocumentary enthusiastsSocial justice advocates

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When did The Last Daughter premiere?

The Last Daughter premiered on 30 October 2022 at the Adelaide Film Festival.

Who directed The Last Daughter?

The Last Daughter was directed by Brenda Matthews and Nathaniel Schmidt.

What awards has The Last Daughter won?

The Last Daughter won the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the 2022 Adelaide Film Festival and Best Australian Film at the 2023 Gold Coast Film Festival.

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