The Triangle Wars

Documentary about a band of Melbourne citizens who rally together in defiance when development plans threaten their beloved Palais Theatre. From Kiwi filmmaker Rosie Jones, this insight captures the struggle which has spanned three years.

"In May 2007 the Port Phillip City Council unveiled plans for a large-scale commercial development on the St Kilda foreshore - a $400 million mega mall that would comprise 180 shops, a hotel, a supermarket, eight cinemas, a gallery and five bars. Local residents were outraged, and with developers preparing to push the project through council, the community galvanised to stop it going ahead. In this compelling story of democracy in action, truth proves stranger than fiction as accusations of betrayal, deceit and corruption abound... captures the fascinating battle between an outraged community, an intractable local government apparatus and a powerful development consortium, as heads roll and careers are destroyed." (Melbourne International Film Festival 2012)

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