Running to stand still

Australia, 2009

Film
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Adrian Bush tells the story of how, after spending most of his life on the move, he found friendship and a sense of belonging playing street soccer in Fitzroy, Melbourne, with others from the Big Issue team. Adrian was selected for the Australian street soccer team, which toured internationally, and appeared in an ABC documentary. His experiences with the Big Issue and street soccer have transformed Adrian’s life.

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creator

Adrian Bush

Duration

00:04:04:00

Production places
Australia
Production dates
2009

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Group of items

Beyond the Big Issue : Digital Storytelling project

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