Kindred

A sensitive drama about incest based on a number of case studies. Penny tries to make her mother and younger sister face the reality of her situation as a victim of parental incest. The film is gripping in its portrayal of the helplessness experienced by members of a family confronting the reality of incest. Cast, Alyson Best, Russell Newman, Melissa Jaffer, Julie, Tyler, Nick Holland, Susannah Fowle, Barbra Joss, Harold Kissin. Written by Debra Oswald.

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Credits

co-producer

AFTRS

Television and Radio School

director

Julie Money

Duration

00:18:55:00

Production places

Australia

Production dates

1983

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

017551

Language

English

Subject categories

Amateur & Student Films

Amateur & Student Films → Student films - Australia

Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Sex crimes

Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Family - Psychological aspects

Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Sex crimes

Short films

Short films → Short films - Australia

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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Australia, 1983