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Road

Road

2000
Drama
26 min NR Australia
4.2 / 10
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Following a night in the life of four young Blackfullas from Redfern, Road depicts fleeting romance in the face of systemic oppression and violence – the solace they…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Catriona McKenzie
Starring
Molly Howe / Shane O'Mara / Gavin Richie

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

poignant raw intimate resilient hopeful challenging tender affecting honest melancholic vital

Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
May 11, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

In 'Road', the year 2000 brought us a deeply humanistic portrayal of young lives unfolding against a backdrop of adversity. The film excels in capturing the essence of fleeting romance and the profound necessity of finding solace in…

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Benedict Shaw
May 11, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

The 2000 film 'Road' offers a raw, unfiltered look at a single night for four young Indigenous Australians in Redfern. Its narrative is driven by character interactions and the pervasive sense of systemic oppression. The performances are earnest,…

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Penelope Croft
May 11, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

'Road' is a vital piece of cinema that deserves wider recognition. It masterfully depicts the ephemeral beauty of young love and friendship as a bulwark against societal violence and prejudice. The film’s strength lies in its understated approach,…

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Arthur Finch
May 11, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

This 2000 release, 'Road', presents a slice of life that is both unflinching and intimate. Following four young Blackfullas through one night in Redfern, the film prioritises emotional truth over dramatic flourish. The performances are key, with the…

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Eleanor Vance
May 11, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

'Road' is a stark yet tender exploration of youth navigating the complexities of urban Indigenous life. The film captures a single night with an authentic, almost vérité feel, focusing on the fragile bonds that form amidst external pressures.…

FAQs

Redfern serves as the specific setting for 'Road', grounding the narrative in a real urban environment known for its significant Indigenous Australian community. The film uses this location to explore the day-to-day realities and challenges faced by its young protagonists. Redfern becomes a backdrop against which themes of identity, community, and struggle are played out.