Director's Statement. I am referring of course to the final quarter, as it were, in the career of Sydney Swans star. Concrete Playground acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands where we live, work and play, and across the lands we travel through. Every film uses different techniques to create meaning throughout the film. [28], The documentary was widely praised by critics. 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? [4] In 2014 he was named Australian of the Year in recognition of his community work supporting Indigenous Australian youth, the efforts of the Go Foundation (co-founded with his Sydney Swans teammate Michael O'Loughlin), and his efforts to combat racism. How did it come to this? Fire Up! Australian Teachers of Media, Cool Australia, and Reconciliation Australia, as well as the Australian Human Rights Commission, and many media organisations and influencers mobilised to support the film. Upon hearing the abuse, Goodes pointed the girl out to security, who ejected her from the stadium. Students will learn what an archival documentary is and examine archival documentary filmmaking conventions, particularly in relation to the film 'The Final Quarter'. The second Goodes-focused doco, The Australian Dream, will surface in August. Documentary-maker Ian Darling relies chiefly on broadcast footage, as well as upon newspaper headlines splashed across the screen, in retracing his tale. This lesson will be centred around the acclaimed 2019 documentary, The Final Quarter. 0 Qq endstream endobj 309 0 obj <> endobj 310 0 obj <> endobj 311 0 obj <>stream Despite much of the material being confronting, The Final Quarter is also inspiring, with a message that each of us will be remembered ultimately for two things: what we say and what we do. "When you see the three years unfolding, we can now see this is what racism looks like and what it sounds like," says director Ian Darling. 0000067587 00000 n Goodess role in attempting to make Australia a more educated and tolerant country will be remembered long after all the marks, kicks, and tackles have been forgotten. 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. The spectator, who turned out to be a 13-year-old girl, was promptly escorted from the stands by security, but in the aftermath Goodes was accused of victimizing and publicly humiliating a teenager. Adam Goodes, captain of the Sydney Swans, at the end of the 2012 AFL grand final at the MCG. The cheers became boos as the crowds turned on him. 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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. The Final Quarter is a post-mortem of this dark period in Australian sporting and cultural history, comprised entirely of archival footage aired at the time. Our 250 Analysts and SMEs offer a high level of expertise in data collection and governance using industrial techniques to collect and analyze data on more than 25,000 high-impact and niche markets. [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'. A tale of two Adam Goodes films: docos on AFL legend put racism in big picture, AFL club bosses to watch Adam Goodes documentary, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. 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. in The Final Quarter. Directors statement Shark Island Production. They specialise in creating documentaries that educate the public about important social issues. (2019). Check out the trailer for The Final Quarter below: The Final Quarter will release in Australian cinemas later this year. Using only archival footage aired at the time, The Final Quarter holds a mirror to Australia and is an opportunity to reconsider what happened on and off the football field. 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. We acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation as the traditional custodians of the land on which we work and we pay our respects to ancestors and Elders, past and present. In addition, there was an incredible response and conversation that occurred on social media, with the film trending in the top-ten mentions in Australia for days. Use the film to educate young people about racial vilification at a grassroots level and continue outreach to ensure The Final Quarter continues to have a long-term and lasting legacy. 1. Ian Darling recaps the years-long media cycle that drove Indigenous sportsman Adam Goodes out of the limelight in 'The Final Quarter.' By Harry Windsor. How is The Final Quarter unlike other documentaries you have seen? These Primary and Secondary resources are designed to support teachers and students in exploring the key themes of Australian documentary, THE FINAL QUARTER. Investigates the archival documentary technique used in. 0000010553 00000 n Cool celebrates the world's oldest living culture and acknowledges that sovereignty was never ceded. Explores Australias sporting culture with a focus on race relations and cultural expression. [23], The Final Quarter was shown to the 2019 playing group of Indigenous players in a preview screening in February 2019. Investigates our individual and collective responsibility toaddress racism in the community, workplace and school. 0000003092 00000 n The AFL Players Associations Indigenous Advisory Committee also issued a statement, and there was an outpouring of emotion from the Indigenous players who called for all to fight against racism. Further, the film has already achieved positive educational outcomes. They will develop skills in active, conscious and reflective listening and communication, along with gaining an understanding of the Five Dimensions of Reconciliation. How do you think this film is relevant for Australia today? "Callum Mills wins 2016 AFL Rising Star award", "Ejected teenage fan didn't know 'ape' was racist", "Adam Goodes' leave from AFL this weekend should fuel shame: Bartlett", "Man up? Using only archival footage aired at the time, the film holds a mirror to Australia and is an opportunity to reconsider what happened on and off the footballfield. 0000013810 00000 n [11] The booing of Goodes intensified in the months after the war dance. The Final Quarter Teaching Resources The Final Quarter Curriculum Resources Fighting against Racism through Education. Director Ian Darling joins us to discuss, ://fbiradio.com/ian-darling-yvonne-sampson-last-days-adam-goodes-career/, https://thefinalquarterfilm.com.au/about/. Editor: Sally Fryer The statement also said that the football community "pledged to continue to fight all forms of racism and discrimination, on and off the field". Goodes himself clearly believes this, and his ongoing presence in the film (which he supports but was not involved in) is a balm to the rash of madness around him. The cheers became boos as football crowds turned on him. [7], Over the following years, and particularly in 2015, Goodes was repeatedly and loudly booed by opposition fans at most matches. We highly recommend that students view the film in its entirety before participating in subsequent lessons. H\j0E on Mornings with Stephen Ferris was honoured to host Yvonne Sampson of Fox Sports League, and Ian Darling the director of The Final Quarter, a documentary chronicling of the last years of AFL star Adam Goodes' career.. Feedback to date also confirms the transformative nature of the film for students, as well as the powerful capability of the film as a tool for teachers to help their students understand racism and discrimination. Third party web links are provided for your convenience only. Excludes Producer Offset and Producer Equity Program. The filmmaker's sympathies are not in doubt, though his decision to avoid talking heads - relying instead on contemporaneous television coverage - makes his . 0000004542 00000 n (2019), June 17). Mise en Scene is an integrated design concept which refers to what we see on screen in a film. This is what was heard. Project-specific support provided by Screen Australia's development programs since the agency's inception in July 2008. Some elements that are used are mise en scene, cinematography, editing, and the soundtrack. 0000001825 00000 n Director's Statement. We want all Australians to feel they belong and that they have a stake in the game. The Final Quarter - Making An Archival Documentary - Media Arts - Years 9 & 10 Considering Social Action Students are given opportunities to apply their learning in real world situations, in the classroom, school, home or the local community. In addition, 13,000 users accessed the educational resources on Cool Australia and 2,500 watched the film, and the AToM study guide was downloaded 3,507 times. 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. Use these age-appropriate lessons to guide your students through the process of viewing the filmin its entirety. Throughout 2019: worked through social media company 33 Creative to engage with an online audience, maximise positive engagement and manage racist or bullying interaction. The film 'The Final Quarter' looks at the final years of Adam Goodes' AFL career and the storm that followed. 0000003986 00000 n Project-specific support provided through Screen Australia's P&A Program only. As the name suggests, The Final Quarter focuses on the last stages of Goodes' time in the AFL when he was verbally attacked by spectators and high-profile media figures, relentlessly booed at games, put under immense scrutiny for celebrating his Indigenous heritage, accused of staging for free kicks and ultimately chose not to play for a period due to the toll he was under. Uncomfortable, too, in the middle of a media storm he never saw coming, and which seems never to abate. We acknowledge and pay our respects to their cultures and traditions, and to Elders past, present and emerging. Tracy Bentin is a Child and Adolescent Psychologist who has worked in the education sector since 1997. Reconciliation in Education is a program for Reconciliation Australia that supports all schools and early learning services in Australia to develop environments that foster a higher level of knowledge and pride in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and contributions. It includes footage of the incidents, as well as interviews and comments from media personalities, politicians, players, officials, and members of the public. Save and share your favourite picks and make plans to go out with friends. In July 2019 the NFSA hosted a screening of director Ian Darling's documentary The Final Quarter, about the events that provoked heated public debate and the retirement of champion AFL player Adam Goodes. 'The Final Quarter': Film Review. Our game is about belonging. So, too, do the boos every time the player steps foot on the paddock, for more than sixteen weeks. Where to start: Watching the Film Years 5 to 12, Exposing Truth. %PDF-1.4 % 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. 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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. This powerful film captures a period from 2013-2015 focusing on leading Sydney Swans AFL player Adam Goodes in the final years of his football career. Whether tearing up football fields across during his 372-game stint for the Sydney Swans, or standing up against prejudice both in the AFL and in Australian in general, Adam Goodes' name has been splashed across the headlines plenty of times over the past two decades. Level of teacher scaffolding: Medium introduce new concepts and facilitate discussions and activities. 52 Victoria StreetPaddington, Sydney NSW 2021, Allens Linklaters and their invaluable pro bono legal support, This website was created with the support of. 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