As the name suggests, The Final Quarter focuses on the last stages of Goodes' time in the AFL when he was verbally attacked by spectators and high-profile media figures, relentlessly booed at games, put under immense scrutiny for celebrating his Indigenous heritage, accused of staging for free kicks and ultimately chose not to play for a period due to the toll he was under. In this lesson students will learn about archival documentary filmmaking conventions and apply their analytical skills to scenes from The Final Quarter. Uncomfortable, too, in the middle of a media storm he never saw coming, and which seems never to abate. [4] In 2014 he was named Australian of the Year in recognition of his community work supporting Indigenous Australian youth, the efforts of the Go Foundation (co-founded with his Sydney Swans teammate Michael O'Loughlin), and his efforts to combat racism. H\]0+r9s1Mr`na>aVPxH9y^vFujf}:seVM[RY.tqxUs=,14ahz9pQjTM8F{u *M\o[6WuE?K2]Oj(tAIz"]3Cshm[SvYam bgYBv4P !f@sA[h5iiW 4$,I$apw9e:N\Y4||fEp1.3 gi.i4,,,9t:y.#;Gv(9Zt$i5DV90a$IY ~?'y?{}RG}xqLtcYUz~ 3l% endstream endobj 312 0 obj <> endobj 313 0 obj <>stream Fire Up! 0000004288 00000 n They protect and promote human rights in Australia and internationally. 0000003655 00000 n Venue: Sydney Film Festival, Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day. 0000013810 00000 n 0000006599 00000 n Director: Ian Darling Documentary Australia at Sydney Film Festival, https://thefinalquarterfilm.com.au/media-articles/, Early-Mid 2019: Screenings with dozens of influential organisations and individuals including peak Indigenous bodies, the Australian Human Rights Commission, the AFL including the Indigenous Players Group and all 18 AFL Clubs, May 2019: Media screenings for more than 100 journalists as a part of a proactive media strategy to reach a mass audience, 7 June 2019: Premiere screenings at the Sydney Film Festival to sold out audiences, receiving unprecedented demand and extensive media coverage, followed by a number of other film festivals, 19 July 2019: Broadcast nationally on Channel 10 (July 18) and WIN- accompanied by a special on, 20 September 2019: the film became freely available to schools, sporting clubs and community organisations and anyone could access the resources, stream the film, or request a copy of the DVD, Community, corporate, school and sporting club screenings were facilitated, with Shark Island staff attending over 95% of the screenings to participate in panels and Q&As, 27 September 2019: the Home Entertainment (digital) release began. Made entirely from archival footage, photos and interviews sourced from television, radio and newspapers, the film reviews the national conversation that took place over this period, and places it in a wider historical context. Using only archival footage aired at the time, The Final Quarter holds a mirror to Australia and is an opportunity to reconsider what happened on and off the football field. 'The Final Quarter': Film Review. -EpDLYA~cORC#YRK-mhzioMK3mTm5S,^OphMQ#mxuGZck{u?z],l^lmQ2U[++e8)i,lIca4aC]FSx. 0000001825 00000 n Within the first three months of the educational release, the film: had been seen within ~25% of secondary schools in Australia and became the third-most watched content on ClickView in 2019, including 1,073 institutions streaming the film and a total 22,294 views. Lighting Costume and make-up Staging/blocking: movements and performance Note: Mise en scene is independent of the camera work or editing. Our game is about belonging. How did it come to this? %PDF-1.4 % Looks at score and song writing, including analysing lyrics and musical elements. 0000067587 00000 n Topic: Learning Through Film, Social Issues, Indigenous Education, This lesson is part of the wider unit of work: The Final Quarter Assembling Archival Footage Media Arts Years 9 & 10. The first film, The Final Quarter, just launched at the Sydney Film Festival, premiering to a packed house on Friday, June 7 and receiving a standing ovation from the lively audience afterwards. See a snapshot of media articles here: Additional assets have had high engagement including 944 Screening Guide downloads. 1. The statement also said that the football community "pledged to continue to fight all forms of racism and discrimination, on and off the field". Andrew Bolt, Alan Jones and Sam Newman haunt Ian Darlings film like ranting apparitions. The Australian Human Rights Commission is an independent statutory organisation, established by an act of Federal Parliament. Cool Australias curriculum team continually reviews and refines our resources to be in line with changes to the Australian Curriculum. Explores the power and influence of the Australian media and its responsibilities, including the broader publics engagement with social media. 33 Creative and the GO Foundation were invaluable in publicising the film and carrying out its impact campaign over social media. in The Final Quarter. subsequently exacerbated the situation by suggesting, in an on-air interview, that Goodes be used to promote the forthcoming stage musicalKing Kong. H\j0E Project-specific support provided by Screen Australia's production investment programs since the agency's inception in July 2008. By calling out racism, and by refusing to be put inside a box where the powers that be might have liked him to remain, Goodes unquestionably made life harder for himself. The AFL issued an unprecedented and extraordinary response on the night of the films premiere, apologising for the treatment that Adam Goodes had experienced and for not doing enough. Failure to call out racism and not standing up for one of our own let down all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander players, past and present. I am referring of course to the final quarter, as it were, in the career of Sydney Swans star. Cool celebrates the world's oldest living culture and acknowledges that sovereignty was never ceded. 0000067425 00000 n hb```f``a`c`gd@ A2 , ]p&V0]~l[8mNg[YUyg)&t28~rd]3fW'd:e Tracy Bentin is a Child and Adolescent Psychologist who has worked in the education sector since 1997. Producers: Mary Macrae, Ian Darling Music: Paul Charlier identify different documentary making techniques. With Adam Goodes. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Make Concrete Playground yours with My Playground. They evaluate how genre and media conventions and technical and symbolic elements are manipulated to make representations and meaning. Student Worksheets one copy per student. Upon hearing the abuse, Goodes pointed the girl out to security, who ejected her from the stadium. The Final Quarter: Directed by Ian Darling. HBO, Lily-Rose Depp Deny On-Set Turmoil on The Idol, Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks: Film Review, Queer Japan: Film Review | Outfest 2019, 'Stranger Things' Stage Play Set for London Debut, Viagra Trial Drama 'Men Up' Coming to BBC From Russell T. 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Ready for Tolkien Battle, How the Landscape of Native-Led Stories Has Changed Between Avatars: Were Flexing Our Sovereignty, The Definitive Voice of Entertainment News. 0000003092 00000 n The girl phoned to apologise, saying that she hadn't realised the impact of her words. 0000071725 00000 n Goodes himself was not interviewed for the documentary, although he was consulted and gave permission for it to go ahead. The fact its ongoing was underlined by an apology to Goodes issued by the sports governing body that directly preceded the films Sydney Film Festival premiere, and another documentary on the same subject is set to open the Melbourne International Film Festival in August. Cool Australia acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we live, learn and work, and pays respect to their Elders past and present, and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Made entirely from archival footage, photos and interviews sourced from television, radio and newspapers, the film reviews the national conversation that took place over this period. At the centre of a maelstrom, confronted by all kinds of ugly behaviour, the player himself remains composed and eloquent, offering nuanced perspectives. Read for more details. Book unique getaways and adventures dreamed up by our editors. Feedback to date also confirms the transformative nature of the film for students, as well as the powerful capability of the film as a tool for teachers to help their students understand racism and discrimination. The obvious inspirations for Darlings film which is more a work of assembly than construction are the documentaries of British film-maker Asif Kapadia, particularly his rousing 2010 sports film Senna. Keywords: film, documentary, analysis, analyse, media, The Final Quarter, archival, footage, conventions, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, AFL, footy, football, perspective, point of view, techniques, editing. 0000067911 00000 n 0000011178 00000 n Explores what it means to be Australian, and how we express our individual and collective identities. Video: Ian Darling and YvonneSampson on the Last Years of Adam Goodes' Career. We acknowledge and pay our respects to their cultures and traditions, and to Elders past, present and emerging. Cool celebrates the world's oldest living culture and acknowledges that sovereignty was never ceded. We'll update you with a release date when one is announced. The documentary intertwines media clips from Goodes' games, general AFL coverage, news stories, press conferences and interviews from the era to paint a heartbreaking picture of the ex-Swans captain's experiences. Production companies: Thirty Seven Films, Shark Island Productions Explores Australias sporting culture with a focus on race relations and cultural expression. Editor: Sally Fryer [5], On 24 May 2013, during the AFL's annual Indigenous Round (the Sir Doug Nicholls Round), a 13-year-old Collingwood supporter called Goodes an "ape". Addressing the media the day after famously being called an ape by a 13-year-old girl in the stands, for instance, Goodes rightly criticises the teenagers behaviour while calling for compassion insisting that its not her fault, that kids are innocent and we need to support her. Goodess role in attempting to make Australia a more educated and tolerant country will be remembered long after all the marks, kicks, and tackles have been forgotten. Cool Australia has produced 52 lessons designed for Years 5-12 that investigate racism, privilege, truth-telling, cultural pride, resilience, values and dignity. Available free with ClickVIew subscription at the film website www.thefinalquarterfilm.com.au. It is recommended that students have seen the film in its entirety before commencing specialist lessons. They specialise in creating documentaries that educate the public about important social issues. The impact and outreach campaign is expected to significantly expand in 2020, with a DVD to be given to the principal of every high-school in Australia. [28], The documentary was widely praised by critics. Director Ian Darling joins us to discuss the importance of telling the story and what we can all learn from it. They said: Adam, who represents so much that is good and unique about our game, was subject to treatment that drove him from football. Reconciliation in Education is a program for Reconciliation Australia that supports all schools and early learning services in Australia to develop environments that foster a higher level of knowledge and pride in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and contributions. Those unfamiliar with Australian football are unlikely to become adherents after watchingThe Final Quarter, a documentary that weaves together archival footage to tell the story of Indigenous player Adam Goodes, whose outspokenness about racism led to a cavalcade of jeers and finally to his exit from the game. That's not going to change in 2019, but for a different reason the dual Brownlow medallist and 2014 Australian of the Year is the subject of two documentaries, with each exploring his story on and off the field, including the racism he endured over his 17-season playing career. Tracy has a particular interest in emotional intelligence and supporting young people to develop skills and strategies that can assist them in being their best selves. Level of teacher scaffolding: Medium introduce new concepts and facilitate discussions and activities. It's written by acclaimed journalist Stan Grant, and will open the Melbourne International Film Festival before hitting theatres around the country. Following the screening, the ABC's Fran Kelly talked with Darling, ex-footballer Michael O'Loughlin and AFL Inclusion and Social Policy Manager Tanya Hosch about the film, Adam Goodes . 0000008940 00000 n This is the time period captured in director Ian Darlings exhilarating and confronting documentary, which premieres at the Sydney film festival on 7 June and is intended to spark a reassessment of the national conversation at the centre of which Goodes found himself. Australian Teachers of Media, Cool Australia, and Reconciliation Australia, as well as the Australian Human Rights Commission, and many media organisations and influencers mobilised to support the film. Our 250 Analysts and SMEs offer a high level of expertise in data collection and governance using industrial techniques to collect and analyze data on more than 25,000 high-impact and niche markets. An in-depth look at casual racism and racial vilification in Australia. Students will learn what an archival documentary is and examine archival documentary filmmaking conventions, particularly in relation to the film 'The Final Quarter'. 0000081321 00000 n on Mornings with Stephen Ferris was honoured to host Yvonne Sampson of Fox Sports League, and Ian Darling the director of The Final Quarter, a documentary chronicling of the last years of AFL star Adam Goodes' career.. 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