THE EXTRAORDINARY TALE OF WILLIAM BUCKLEY: THE GREAT UNTOLD STORY OF AUSTRALIA’S ROBINSON CRUSOE (Television Release Australia 2012)

 Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì

The Extraordinary Tale of William Buckley: The Great Untold Story of Australia’s Robinson Crusoe—short documentary—tells how Melbourne, Australia got started in the early 1800s. The story runs into incredible as it examines 30 years of William Buckley’s life as a prisoner deported to Australia who escapes prison life and lives in the bush. The authentic performances, the excellent camera work, and the well-outlined story mark this documentary as well worth watching.

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Storyline 

The dramatized biography of William Buckley and how he adapted to Australian Aboriginal life. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Malcolm McDonald for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Steve Amezdroz and Tony Wright for making the film possible. Characters/cast include: Narrator (Michael Cathcart), William Buckley (Jean-Marc Russ), John Morgan (Chris Haywood), Buckley Family Woman (Sifora Durrurrnga), Buckley Family Brother (Angus Pilakuj), Buckley Family Cousin (Jamie Gulpilil), Buckley Family Girl (Alana O’Ryan), Wathaurong Woman #1 (Francis Daingangan), Watharong Woman #2 (Sylvia Gurralpa), Wathaurong Man #1 (Mark Malabirr), and Mathaurong Man #2 (Graham Gunurilee), 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. Informative and easily earns its watch.

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Ben Meyers