
"One man's conviction divided a nation."
Australia, 1958. When a nine year old white girl is found murdered, police are quick to arrest illiterate Aborigine, Max Stuart. Under interrogation Max admits to the killing. With a legal system compromised by intimidation tactics, the skills of his two gifted but naïve defense lawyers are put to the test.
Director
Craig Lahiff
Status
Released
David Ngoombujarra
Young Max Stuart