My Colour, Your Kind
An atmospheric short drama about Aboriginal identity
1998 · 11 min · Drama
A portrait of an albino Aboriginal teenager, her feelings of alienation while at a convent boarding school, and her dreams of escape.
Directed by Danielle MacLean · Written by Danielle MacLean
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- M Melissa Middleton Albino Girl
- C Christine Palmer Mother
- R Rob Wenske Truck Driver
- S Sylvia Merrick Nun
- A Amanda Nardoo Girl in Home #1
- D Deanna Willets Girl in Home #2
- P Paddy Carroll Man in Community
- A Audrey McCormack Lady in Community
- A Andrew Davis Man on Road
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