Screen Australia is not responsible for and does not endorse any Third Party Sites' use, effect or content or any associated organisation, product or service on the third party site. Unsurprisingly, it's also both moving in displaying the AFL champ's dignified response to such horrors, and infuriating in its thorough examination of his ordeal. The Final Quarter Teaching Resources The Final Quarter Curriculum Resources Fighting against Racism through Education. ay back in the distant dark ages of Australian history those atavistic times when the nation was young, barbaric and bigoted one of the greatest players in one of the countrys most cherished sports leagues ended his career not in fanfare, but as a figure at the centre of an ugly debate about racism. This film explores the detrimental treatment of AFL star Adam Goodes and the media and community responses. For ease of use we have organised this information in Primary and Secondary sections. Explores race relations in Australia and how formal and informal treatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples impacts upon their sense of belonging. Way back in the distant dark ages of Australian history those atavistic times when the nation was young, barbaric and bigoted one of the greatest players in one of the countrys most cherished sports leagues ended his career not in fanfare, but as a figure at the centre of an ugly debate about racism. 0000005252 00000 n In these 52 lessons students will learn about taking responsibility for their words, actions and attitudes towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the importance of rejecting racism in all its forms. But there is one key figure who is conspicuous by his complete absence. Third party web links are provided for your convenience only. Throughout 2019: worked through social media company 33 Creative to engage with an online audience, maximise positive engagement and manage racist or bullying interaction. We highly recommend that students view the film in its entirety before participating in subsequent lessons. Documentary Australia at Sydney Film Festival, https://thefinalquarterfilm.com.au/media-articles/, Early-Mid 2019: Screenings with dozens of influential organisations and individuals including peak Indigenous bodies, the Australian Human Rights Commission, the AFL including the Indigenous Players Group and all 18 AFL Clubs, May 2019: Media screenings for more than 100 journalists as a part of a proactive media strategy to reach a mass audience, 7 June 2019: Premiere screenings at the Sydney Film Festival to sold out audiences, receiving unprecedented demand and extensive media coverage, followed by a number of other film festivals, 19 July 2019: Broadcast nationally on Channel 10 (July 18) and WIN- accompanied by a special on, 20 September 2019: the film became freely available to schools, sporting clubs and community organisations and anyone could access the resources, stream the film, or request a copy of the DVD, Community, corporate, school and sporting club screenings were facilitated, with Shark Island staff attending over 95% of the screenings to participate in panels and Q&As, 27 September 2019: the Home Entertainment (digital) release began. Our Watching the Film lessons are designed to support you in facilitating this process. Tracy Bentin,Psychologist,MAPS; Grad Dip Applied Child Psych; BBSc (Hons). The director of the film, Ian Darling, led the production team in deciding what to omit and what to include from the many televised me-dia segments and newspaper stories available. Made entirely from archival footage, photos and interviews sourced from television, radio and newspapers, the film reviews the national conversation that took place over this period, and places it in a wider historical context. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Adam Goodes, captain of the Sydney Swans, at the end of the 2012 AFL grand final at the MCG. In this lesson students will learn about archival documentary filmmaking conventions and apply their analytical skills to scenes from The Final Quarter. 0000007932 00000 n 0000011178 00000 n The Final Quarter opens with a clip of Sam Newman frothing from the mouth and berating Goodes on The Footy Show. hb```f``a`c`gd@ A2 , ]p&V0]~l[8mNg[YUyg)&t28~rd]3fW'd:e As essential for the broader public as it is for football fans, the film is set for both a cinema and television release later this year, Just hours before the premiere but nearly four years after Goodes retired at the end of the 2015 season, notably the AFL and its 18 clubs released a long-overdue statement that apologised "unreservedly for our failures" in not standing up for him during his career. 0000062114 00000 n Some elements that are used are mise en scene, cinematography, editing, and the soundtrack. He did not participate in a final parade for retiring players as he feared that he would be booed again. 0000008940 00000 n The documentary intertwines media clips from Goodes' games, general AFL coverage, news stories, press conferences and interviews from the era to paint a heartbreaking picture of the ex-Swans captain's experiences. Explores what it means to be Australian, and how we express our individual and collective identities. Provide every junior and senior sporting club with access to the film and screening guides and supporting materials via the AFL and Australian sporting clubs, Work with sporting bodies to encourage clubs to screen the film as an ongoing part of Indigenous Round activities. Lighting Costume and make-up Staging/blocking: movements and performance Note: Mise en scene is independent of the camera work or editing. Being independent means they are not owned by a major media company. THE FINAL QUARTER April 2019 PRODUCTION CREDITS Director Ian Darling Producers Mary Macrae & Ian Darling Editor Sally Fryer Executive Producer Malinda Wink Executive Producer Mark Monroe Executive Producers Mark Nelson & Will Vicars Archive Researcher Lindy Boylan Composer Paul Charlier Sound Designer Wes Chew Graphics Paul Ducco Edit Assistant [17] He did not attend the Grand Final, where retiring players traditionally take part in a parade, one of only a handful of players to decline this invitation since the parade for retiring players was established. 0000071725 00000 n Extraordinary media coverage and audience response across newspapers, radio and TV, largely praising the way the film objectively revealed the truth about the last three years of Adam Goodes career. Directors statement Shark Island Production. Retrieved fromhttps://fbiradio.com/ian-darling-yvonne-sampson-last-days-adam-goodes-career/, Shark Island Production. Late 2019: Launched the educational strategy in partnership with the Australian Human Rights Commission, Reconciliation Australia and Cool Australia, including 46 lessons for years 5-12 on dignity, cultural pride, racism, truth-telling, respect, resilience, and mental health. FBIRadio. But he also created a narrative, if not a reason for being, far more important than any act of sporting prowess. During the last three years of his career, Goodes was named Australian of the Year, accused of staging for free kicks, and performed an on-field war dance celebration. I am referring of course to the final quarter, as it were, in the career of Sydney Swans star Adam Goodes, who chalked up a whopping 372 games in total the most of any Indigenous player in history. There are many themes, concepts and events in the film that teachers need to be aware of and reflect upon so that they can provide sufficient safety and support for students. Students explore the way mood and message is created for the audience by the editor and director. [33][34], The Western Bulldogs released their own statement about the documentary. Teachers are advised to use their discretion when deciding whether to show this film. Note: This film may not be suitable for viewing by all young people. [8] Many clubs and players in the AFL supported Goodes in the week of his leave. 0000004542 00000 n There were always people who argued that Goodes was not a victim of racism just a King Kong reference here and an ape joke there, set to the soundtrack of thousands of punters booing from the stands. Given the content, it is also important for teachers to communicate with parents and guardians of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students before playing the film and/or engaging with the teaching and learning resources. [30] Garry Maddox, for the Sydney Morning Herald says "It is a powerful work that stirs deep emotions",[31] while Screenhub's Sarah Ward calls it 'crucial'. write an analysis based on the conventions of archival documentaries. 0000052832 00000 n Uncomfortable, too, in the middle of a media storm he never saw coming, and which seems never to abate. HBO, Lily-Rose Depp Deny On-Set Turmoil on The Idol, Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks: Film Review, Queer Japan: Film Review | Outfest 2019, 'Stranger Things' Stage Play Set for London Debut, Viagra Trial Drama 'Men Up' Coming to BBC From Russell T. Davies, 'Industry' Writer, 'It's a Sin' Producer, How Judd Hirsch Made the Most of Short Fabelmans Screen Time, and Nabbed an Oscar Nom to Boot, Ana de Armas on the Polarizing Views on Blonde: It Was Not Made to Please People, All Quiet on the Western Front, Elvis, Empire of Light Cinematographers on Their Oscar-Nominated Work: The Camera Had to Be Dancing, Boulder International Film Festival: F. 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Australian documentary filmmaker Ian Darling re-examines the incidents that marked the final 3 years of Indigenous footballer Adam Goodes playing career. At the centre of a maelstrom, confronted by all kinds of ugly behaviour, the player himself remains composed and eloquent, offering nuanced perspectives. It received extensive media coverage, with over 200 articles and 330 pages of media appearing in all media outlets including The Age, SMH, Herald Sun, The Australian, The Guardian, The Daily Telegraph, ABC Insiders, etc. 'The Final Quarter' compiles a selection of opinions from cultural commentators at the time (like Andrew Bolt, Miranda Devine, and Rita Panahi), who present the most common arguments for why people were booing Goodes. Keywords: film, documentary, analysis, analyse, media, The Final Quarter, archival, footage, conventions, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, AFL, footy, football, perspective, point of view, techniques, editing. Tracy is passionate about the mental health and wellbeing of young people and her training and approach incorporates cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), mindfulness skills, and interventions drawn from positive psychology research. [12] He returned the following week and played for the remainder of the season after an outpouring of support from fans, actors, politicians, celebrities and teammates, including two spontaneous standing ovations. Given that Adam Goodes retired in 2015, why do you think Shark Island Productions thought it important to share the Adam Goodes story with audiences four years later? Let us know what you like or don't like about this activity: Sorry. The cheers became boos as football crowds turned on him. Darling also makes the point that we can always learn from history whether that history is found in an ancient scroll inside a museum, or via television footage from the old, dark, distant days of 2015. Angles. [27], Darling also announced that the film will be made freely available to schools and clubs across Australia. Perhaps fed up with just that kind of dance, Goodes celebrates a goal with a traditional war jig that culminates in the throwing of an imaginary spear, and talkback radio again lights up. If teaching in a context with a high proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, it is imperative that guidance is sought from the Principal and Aboriginal Education Officer (or equivalent) prior to screening the film. Made entirely from archival footage, photos and interviews sourced from television, radio and newspapers, the film reviews the national conversation that took place over this period, and places it in a wider historical context. It was produced by Shark Island In addition, new educational resources will be released. 0000006599 00000 n To help make planning easier you can access all the specialist units on this page. 0000003225 00000 n Investigates the archival documentary technique used in. 0000042939 00000 n Cool Australia acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we live, learn and work, and pays respect to their Elders past and present, and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 52 Victoria StreetPaddington, Sydney NSW 2021, Allens Linklaters and their invaluable pro bono legal support, This website was created with the support of. Director Ian Darling joins us to discuss, ://fbiradio.com/ian-darling-yvonne-sampson-last-days-adam-goodes-career/, https://thefinalquarterfilm.com.au/about/. How did it come to this? Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood Reporter, Ian Darling recaps the years-long media cycle that drove Indigenous sportsman Adam Goodes out of the limelight in 'The Final Quarter.'. Level of teacher scaffolding: Medium introduce new concepts and facilitate discussions and activities. So, too, do the boos every time the player steps foot on the paddock, for more than sixteen weeks. We strongly recommend each unit is delivered in the recommended sequence to achieve maximum impact and understanding of the concepts. 0000005517 00000 n Student Worksheets one copy per student. 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