# Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002)

> Three Aboriginal girls defy a colonial removal system in a harrowing trek across the Australian Outback toward home.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4733

## Facts

- Runtime: 94 min
- Genres: Adventure, Drama, History
- Director: Phillip Noyce
- Cast: Everlyn Sampi, Tianna Sansbury, Laura Monaghan, David Gulpilil, Ningali Lawford, Myarn Lawford, Deborah Mailman, Jason Clarke
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0252444/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: harrowing, determined, melancholic, historical film night, social justice discussion

## Synopsis

Three girls embark on a perilous journey across the Australian Outback, fighting for their freedom and identity.

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