Riot (2018 film)
2015 television film by Jeffrey Walker / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Riot (2018 film)?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
Riot is an Australian drama television film that aired on ABC and ABC iview on February 25, 2018. The film is directed by Jeffrey Walker from a screenplay by Greg Waters and a story by Carrie Anderson. It stars Damon Herriman, Kate Box, Xavier Samuel, Jessica De Gouw, and Josh Quong Tart. It takes a look at the 1970s LGBT rights movement in Australia through the eyes of dedicated activist Lance Gowland.
Riot | |
---|---|
Screenplay by | Greg Waters |
Story by | Carrie Anderson |
Directed by | Jeffrey Walker |
Starring | |
Composer | David Hirschfelder |
Country of origin | Australia |
Original language | English |
Production | |
Executive producers |
|
Producers |
|
Cinematography | Martin McGrath |
Editor | Geoff Lamb |
Running time | 105 minutes |
Production company | Werner Film Productions[1] |
Original release | |
Network | ABC |
Release | February 25, 2018 (2018-02-25) |
The film marked the 40th anniversary of the birth of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.[2][3][4] It was met with positive reviews, and won four AACTA Awards, including Best Telefeature or Miniseries, from eleven nominations. It was tied with Mystery Road as the most-nominated television program of that year's ceremony.