Australia's Open

AUSTRALIA’S OPEN

Through the lens of this unique fourteen-day tennis slam Australia’s Open unpacks the complex journey Australia has navigated to its current standing on the international stage. Examining the events that have shaken and shaped it both on and off the court the film will reveal how the evolution of the event has mirrored Australia’s own journey as a nation, from poor colonial cousin to a mature and confident world player.

PRODUCTION CREDITS

A Good Thing Production. Financed by Screen Australia, Film Victoria and the Melbourne International Film Fund. Producers Charlotte Wheaton and Nick Batzias. Executive Producer Virginia Whitwell. ABC Executive Producer Rachel Robinson. ABC Commissioning Editor Jo Chichester. ABC Head of Factual Susie Jones

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This will be the FTA premiere of the documentary, which premiered at this year’s Melbourne International Film Festival and was released at cinemas nationally in October.

Synopsis at MIFF website

Where does it get screened, beyond the Melbourne International Film Festival?

“October 12th is the national cinema release, and then in January, two one-hour versions of it will air on the ABC prior to Australian Open 2024.”

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Australia’s Open Binge premieres Tuesday 9 January 2024 at 8.30pm

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