Fair Game
Synopsis
Heritier Lumumba, formerly known as Harry O'Brien, was in the middle of his best season of AFL when his club president, Eddie McGuire, made a racist on-air comment, suggesting that Sydney Swans player Adam Goodes could be used to promote a King Kong musical. As a man of colour and strong supporter of equality, Lumumba chose to speak out against his high-profile boss. What followed was a media storm and an on-air showdown with McGuire which painted Lumumba as an overly PC, hyper-sensitive villain. Through exclusive access to Lumumba, his friends and family, AFL legends Mick Malthouse, former Collingwood Captain Nick Maxwell and sports journalists, Fair Game uncovers the personal and professional journey of a man who at the top of his game, dared to hold a mirror to a nation that didn't like what it saw.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeff Daniels
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeff Daniels
- Original Score
- Dale Cornelius
- Original Title
- Fair Game
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- Common Room Productions, Screen Australia, Film Victoria, JOTZ Productions, SBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeff Daniels
Jeff Daniels
Dale Cornelius
Tony Stevens
Tom Zubrycki, Jeff Daniels
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Zubrycki
Producer
Tony Stevens
Editor
Jeff Daniels
Writer
Jeff Daniels
Director
Jeff Daniels
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fair Game
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fair Game about?
Heritier Lumumba, formerly known as Harry O'Brien, was in the middle of his best season of AFL when his club president, Eddie McGuire, made a racist on-air comment, suggesting that Sydney Swans player Adam Goodes could be used to promote a King Kong musical. As a man of colour and strong supporter of equality, Lumumba chose to speak out against his high-profile boss. What followed was a media storm and an on-air showdown with McGuire which painted Lumumba as an overly PC, hyper-sensitive villain. Through exclusive access to Lumumba, his friends and family, AFL legends Mick Malthouse, former Collingwood Captain Nick Maxwell and sports journalists, Fair Game uncovers the personal and professional journey of a man who at the top of his game, dared to hold a mirror to a nation that didn't like what it saw.
Who directed Fair Game?
Fair Game was directed by Jeff Daniels.
Who stars in Fair Game?
The principal cast of Fair Game includes Heritier Lumumba, Nick Maxwell, Mick Malthouse, Mark Robinson, Tracey Holmes.
When was Fair Game released and how long is it?
Fair Game was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Fair Game?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fair Game was composed by Dale Cornelius.