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After the Smoke

Directed by Josie Hess
2023
Australia
10 minutes
All Ages
Wendy Farmer, housewife turned activist and founder of Voices of the Valley, recounts how the devastating Hazelwood mine fire led her to find her voice as an activist.
 Shortlisted for the Sustainable Future Award.

'After the Smoke' is screening with:

Your Planet: Climate & Environment Shorts
Thu 8 June, 6:00pm, Event Cinemas George Street - Cinema 9
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Your Planet: Climate & Environment Shorts
Sun 11 June, 2:00pm, Australian Museum
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Program Strand
Your Planet, Sustainable Future Award
Year
2023
Classification
All Ages
Country
Australia
Language
In English
Director
Josie Hess
Producer
Stephanie Sabrinskas, Josie Hess
Cast
Wendy Farmer
Screenwriter
Josie Hess, Stephanie Sabrinskas
Cinematographer
Vincent Lamberti
Editor
Anna Klauzner (Supervising Producer)
Premiere
World Premiere
Genre
Documentary, Australian Films, Environmental
Company Credits
Australian Broadcaster: ABC

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