Short Changed
Synopsis
Described as "an Aboriginal Kramer vs Kramer," this is the moving account of an Aboriginal political activist fighting his white ex-wife for joint custody of their son.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Ogilvie
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert J. Merritt, Ken Quinnell
- Original Score
- Chris Neal
- Original Title
- Short Changed
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Magpie Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Ogilvie
Robert J. Merritt, Ken Quinnell
Chris Neal
Peter Levy
Richard Francis-Bruce
Ross Matthews
Department Leadership Roster
George Ogilvie
Director
Ross Matthews
Producer
Kristian Fredrikson
Production Design
Peter Levy
Director of Photography
Richard Francis-Bruce
Editor
Robert J. Merritt
Writer
Ken Quinnell
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Short Changed
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What is Short Changed about?
Described as "an Aboriginal Kramer vs Kramer," this is the moving account of an Aboriginal political activist fighting his white ex-wife for joint custody of their son.
Who directed Short Changed?
Short Changed was directed by George Ogilvie.
Who stars in Short Changed?
The principal cast of Short Changed includes David Kennedy, Susan Leith, Jamie Agius, Ray Meagher, Mark Little.
When was Short Changed released and how long is it?
Short Changed was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Short Changed?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Short Changed was composed by Chris Neal.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Short Changed?
Short Changed holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).