ABOUT
The story of how Australia ended up with a larrikin in the Lodge, and what he brought to the top job.
2 x 1 hour Documentary.
REVIEWS
"Compelling viewing... produced with entertaining artfulness and directed with composed stylishness" - The Australian
"A triumphant documentary" - Sydney Morning Herald
"Using a lively array of interviews, well-chosen archival clips and photographs, it presents a charismatic and combative character who is full of contradictions." - The Guide, Fairfax
"Whatever your political stripes are, this is an inspiring story of courage and political vision, not just by Hawke himself, but that entire Labor government." - Louise Adler on Q&A
GALLERY
CREDITS
Executive Producer
Laurie Critchley
Director
Bruce Permezel
Producer
Geraldine McKenna
Production Manager
Jo Cadman
Cinematographer
Simon Morris
Edited by
John Pleffer ASE & Zac Grant (EP 1)
Sam Hart & Harriet Clutterbuck ASE (EP 2)