Have you heard of pioneering Australian filmmaker Lilias Fraser, who overcame huge systemic and personal obstacles to make more than 40 films in her lifetime?
In a new documentary When the Camera Stopped Rolling, director Jane Castle tells the epic tale of her mother's extraordinary life, her career, and their challenging relationship.
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The film puts a spotlight on the challenges women faced working in the Australian film industry in the 1950s and beyond, as well as Fraser's early activism - in particular films exploring Indigenous land rights - and the intricacies and difficulties of a mother-daughter relationship.
When the Camera Stopped Rolling screens at the National Film and Sound Archive on April 23 at 2pm. Following the documentary, there will be a special screening of some of Fraser's short films and a Q&A session with Castle and producer Pat Fiske.
For tickets, go to nfsa.gov.au
Amy Martin
As the lifestyle reporter, I love finding out what makes people tick and giving insight into the different ways that you can enjoy the city we live in. Email: amy.martin@canberratimes.com.au
As the lifestyle reporter, I love finding out what makes people tick and giving insight into the different ways that you can enjoy the city we live in. Email: amy.martin@canberratimes.com.au
