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... The resourceful Molly seizes an opportunity to escape, taking her sister and cousin with her, and the children begin the long journey north, following the rabbit-proof fence, and pursued by an aboriginal tracker and a white policeman. ...
It’s impossible to divorce Phillip Noyce’s Rabbit-Proof Fence from the social and political forces which have inspired it. ... Faced in the 21st century by a conservative government whose policies and attitudes have been less than understanding towards the indigenous people in this country, Rabbit-Proof Fence demands recognition for these past injustices. ... Rabbit-Proof Fence takes us back to core of this, a history lesson that seeks to place the events in a human context, almost in defiance of the lack of understanding and responsibility exhibited by the Howard government. ... Rabbit-Proof Fence charts the true story of Molly (Everlyn Sampi), her younger sister Daisy (Tianna Sainsbury) and cousin Gracie (Laura Monaghan) who are stolen from their mother (the wonderful Ningali Lawford) at their home in Jigalong, a remote community that backs onto the rabbit-proof fence. This fence which bisects the continent keeps the rabbit plague from destroying crops, but also acts as a guide to Molly and her younger charges once they abscond from the dour Moore River settlement. Their journey on foot covers 1500 kilometres, all the while pursued by aboriginal tracker Moodoo (David Gulpilil, from Nicholas Roeg’s Walkabout ), as they follow the fence they hope will eventually reunite them with their families. ... Rabbit-Proof Fence walks a tightrope between both sides of the race debate, presenting, but not actually judging either party. ... It helps steer Rabbit-Proof Fence away from allegations of sheer political propaganda, no matter how noble, and ensures it is a carefully considered investigation of a complex problem. ... The cinematography is exemplary, and Rabbit-Proof Fence uses the colours of the outback, the shimmering sun haze and natural sounds to its advantage: if there was ever a doubt that Australia possesses a hostile environment, then this film proves it.
Approximate Word count = 1579
Approximate Pages = 6.3
(250 words per page double spaced)
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