State of Shock
Synopsis
The 1981 murder trial of Alwyn Peter made Australian legal history when his defence lawyer successfully argued that charges of murder and manslaughter were inappropriate for dispossessed, semi-tribal Aborigines.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Bradbury
- Original Title
- State of Shock
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Frontline Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Bradbury
Department Leadership Roster
David Bradbury
Director
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What is State of Shock about?
The 1981 murder trial of Alwyn Peter made Australian legal history when his defence lawyer successfully argued that charges of murder and manslaughter were inappropriate for dispossessed, semi-tribal Aborigines.
Who directed State of Shock?
State of Shock was directed by David Bradbury.
Who stars in State of Shock?
The principal cast of State of Shock includes Not specified.
When was State of Shock released and how long is it?
State of Shock was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 58m.