Film
Fantome Island
2011 · 1h 28m · Documentary
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- 8.5
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Overview
In 1945, at the age of seven, a young Joe Eggmolesse was diagnosed with Leprosy. He was immediately removed from his family and home and transported under police escort over a thousand kilometres to be confined on an island for the treatment of the disease. For the next ten years, a leprosarium for Aboriginal people became his home. A lush tropical idyll off the north east coast of Australia, Fantome Island was the home to a close knit community of indigenous 'lepers' who made the most of their existence as people living on the fringes of the marginalised. Now as a 73 year old Joe reflects on his indelible Fantome years. His incredible, poignant story offers a profound insight into one of Australia's hidden histories.
Cast
Crew
- Sean GilliganProducer · Director · Editor
- Adrian StrongEditor · Producer
- Mark NewmanExecutive Producer
Media
Details
- Release date
- July 13, 2011
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Rated
- PG
- Genres
- Documentary
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