State of Shock

1989

Documentary

David Bradbury
58m
March 1, 1989 · Australia

Overview

The 1981 murder trial of Alwyn Peter made Australian legal history when his defence lawyer successfully argued that charges of murder and manslaughter were inappropriate for dispossessed, semi-tribal Aborigines.

Details

Status: Released
Release date: March 1, 1989
Original language: English
Spoken languages: English
Countries: Australia
Production: Australian Film Commission,Australian Broadcasting Corporation,Frontline Films
Director: David Bradbury
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
Homepage: Official site
IMDb: View on IMDb