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.
Tagline:One man's conviction divided a nation.
Genre:
Drama
Year: 2002
Country:
United Kingdom, Australia
Release:
Language:English
Director:
Craig Lahiff