Ordinary People
“One woman, One Nation... two forces collide”
Synopsis
Far right and anti-immigration politics have been on the rise worldwide. In Australia, as in many other western countries, as Ordinary People was filming, a new political force began drawing on the discontent of those who felt excluded from the promised benefits of globalisation. This revealing documentary follows One Nation candidate Colene Hughes over two years and two elections as her idealistic fervour slowly turns to disillusionment. Initially for Colene and her supporters, One Nation seems to offer true democracy and a way of knocking the country back into shape. But when Colene starts to question the control of party leaders, the gloves come off and, at the party’s annual general meeting, the two forces collide.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jennifer Rutherford
- Screenplay & Story
- Jennifer Rutherford
- Original Title
- Ordinary People
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- Film Australia, Ballad Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jennifer Rutherford
Jennifer Rutherford
Kit Guyatt
Stefan Moore, Martha Ansara
Department Leadership Roster
Jennifer Rutherford
Writer
Kit Guyatt
Editor
Martha Ansara
Producer
Jennifer Rutherford
Director
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What is Ordinary People about?
Far right and anti-immigration politics have been on the rise worldwide. In Australia, as in many other western countries, as Ordinary People was filming, a new political force began drawing on the discontent of those who felt excluded from the promised benefits of globalisation. This revealing documentary follows One Nation candidate Colene Hughes over two years and two elections as her idealistic fervour slowly turns to disillusionment. Initially for Colene and her supporters, One Nation seems to offer true democracy and a way of knocking the country back into shape. But when Colene starts to question the control of party leaders, the gloves come off and, at the party’s annual general meeting, the two forces collide.
Who directed Ordinary People?
Ordinary People was directed by Jennifer Rutherford.
Who stars in Ordinary People?
The principal cast of Ordinary People includes Tara Morice, Colene Hughes, Pauline Hanson, David Oldfield.
When was Ordinary People released and how long is it?
Ordinary People was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 55m.