| Description |
1 online resource (streaming video file) (58 min. 12 sec.) ; 335062235 bytes |
| Summary |
Cast from the Storm is a timely and emotionally powerful documentary that examines how some of the most fragile members of our society - refugee children - can learn to face highly traumatic pasts by harnessing the power of drama.Forced into exile, hundreds of teenagers from war-torn countries start new lives in Sydney each year. In one Western Sydney high school, two inspiring women, Ruth Hartcher-O'Brien and Catherine Maguire-Donvito, run a ground-breaking drama program called 'Treehouse Theatre'. Using the power of theatre, they help young refugees overcome past traumas to rebuild their damaged lives.The film follows the remarkable process of transformation amongst one group of teenagers, cast adrift from families, homes and cultures in war-torn countries, from the early days of the program to their moving final performances on stage.Directed by David Mason. Produced by Hames Cogwell. Co-production with Missing Archive Productions.Artsville: Cast From The Storm screens during Mental As... the ABC's week long initiative in support of Mental Health Week which aims to encourage Australians to start talking about mental illness and to give to mental health research. #mentalas |
| Notes |
Closed captioning in English |
| Event |
Broadcast 2015-10-06 at 21:30:00 |
| Notes |
Classification: PG |
| Subject |
Refugee children -- Education.
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Refugee children -- Psychology.
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Refugee children -- Services for.
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Refugee children -- Social conditions.
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Reincarnation therapy.
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New South Wales -- Sydney.
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| Form |
Streaming video
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| Author |
Mason, David, director
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