Hollywood Reporter
With this film, Noyce has walked into the middle of the fray; using his gifts as a creator of expertly crafted, highly accomplished commercial successes, he has made a movie as exciting and accessible as it is timely.
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Rabbit-Proof Fence
In 1931, three Aboriginal girls escape after being plucked from their lives to be trained as domestic staff, and set off on a trek across the Outback to find their way home. Stars Everlyn Sampi, David Gulpilil, Jason Clarke and Kenneth Branagh. Based on the novel by Doris Pilkington Garimara.
Best Film, Original Score and Sound winner at the 2002 Australian Film Institute Awards.
2002Rating: PG94 minsAustralia
Drama
Rabbit-Proof Fence / Reviews
The New York Times
Its portrait of people who see themselves as decent, self-righteously trying to eradicate another culture, has the impact of a swift, hard slap in the face.
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Roger Ebert
This journey, which evokes some of the same mystery of the outback evoked in many other Australian films (notably Walkabout), is beautiful, harrowing and sometimes heartbreaking.
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Empire Magazine
Low on schmaltz and with three terrific performances from the girls, this is a moving and fascinating look at a piece of recent history that most Australians would probably prefer to forget.
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The Washington Post
Searing dramatization of a story of remarkable courage, stamina and spirit.
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