Movie: Utopia

Top 10 Billed Cast

John Pilger
John Pilger

Himself

Jon Altman
Jon Altman

Himself

Pat Anderson
Pat Anderson

Herself

Mal Brough
Mal Brough

Himself

Michael Degnan
Michael Degnan

Doctor

Lorna Fejo
Lorna Fejo

Herself - Stolen Generation survivor

Selina Eggington
Selina Eggington

Herself - Dumbartung Aboriginal Corporation

Robert Eggington
Robert Eggington

Himself - Dumbartung Aboriginal Corporation

Vince Forrester
Vince Forrester

Himself - Aboriginal elder, Mutitjulu

Gerry Georgatos
Gerry Georgatos

Himself - journalist

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    Utopia

  • Overview

    Documentary by John Pilger looks at the awful truth behind white Australia's dysfunctional relationship with Indigenous Australians

  • Release Date

    2013-11-15

  • Average

    5.7

  • Rating:

    2.9 starts
  • Tagline

    An epic story of struggle and resistance

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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