The Department

2021

Life on the front line of child protection.

Documentary

Sascha Ettinger-Epstein
1h 29m
November 11, 2021 · Australia

Overview

THE DEPARTMENT is a feature documentary which takes us inside the never-before-seen child protection system at work in NSW. Filmed in an observational style, it follows caseworkers across the state as they navigate the complexities of keeping children safe in families experiencing domestic violence, addiction, poverty, mental health issues and intergenerational trauma.

Details

Status: Released
Release date: November 11, 2021
Original language: English
Spoken languages: English
Countries: Australia
Production: Shark Island Productions
Director: Sascha Ettinger-Epstein
Producer: Hayley B. Johnson,Malinda Wink,Mary Macrae,Majhid Heath,Kate Hodges,Ian Darling
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
Homepage: Official site
IMDb: View on IMDb