Rabbit-Proof Fence

In contrast to the last couple weeks, this week’s film tells a more somber tale.

In 1931 Australia, three young Aboriginal girls are forcibly removed from their families and taken to a government settlement designed to train them as domestic workers. The girls are part of what would later be known as the “Stolen Generations,” a tragic chapter in Australian history where mixed-race Aboriginal children were separated from their culture and families under government policy.

Refusing to accept their fate, the eldest girl, Molly, leads her younger sister and cousin in a daring escape from the settlement. With only a rabbit-proof fence that stretches across the continent as their guide, the three girls embark on an extraordinary journey home, traveling hundreds of miles through the harsh Australian outback, pursued by authorities determined to bring them back.

Based on a true story, the film deals with heavy themes of cultural destruction and family separation, but tells its story with sensitivity and hope. Rated PG, the film includes some emotional content that may be too intense for very young viewers, but its message about the strength of family bonds makes it a meaningful viewing experience.

Runtime: 1 hour, 34 minutes
Rated PG
USCCB rating: A-II
88% on Rotten Tomatoes
IMDb Parents Guide
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