Sweet As
Shantae Barnes-Cowan in Sweet As (2022)

Years 9 – 11

Sweet As

Film program

Jub Clerc | Australia | 2022 | M

When

Monday to Friday during school terms

10am–12.20pm

This quintessential coming-of-age narrative takes protagonist Murra on a journey across country and into new possibilities. Engage with this film to explore themes of estrangement, connection and possibility.

Our program includes a 30-minute talk that looks at the issues explored in this heartfelt film, connecting with filmmaker Jub Clerc's rich representation of youth culture and identity. Teachers, you can also access our free learning resource for the film here.

Bookings

To make a new booking, a minimum of 50 students is required.

Note: this film includes references to teenage trauma. Find out more here.

Accessible screenings

We're committed to making your students' cinema experience as comfortable as possible. Both our cinemas are wheelchair accessible. Free hearing devices are available for use in our Cinemas.

Please let us know when booking about any accessibility requirements so we can ensure easy access on the day. If you’d like to enquire about subtitled screenings or access to the Audio Description Channel, email our bookings team at education@acmi.net.au before making your booking.

Curriculum links

Event duration

2 hours 20 minutes

Rating

M

Cost

$10 Per student (minimum 50 students)

$5 per student in Term 4 2025

Teachers free with student booking

Where

ACMI Cinemas, Level 2
ACMI, Fed Square

How to get there

Education enquiries

T: (03) 8663 2583
E: education@acmi.net.au