Join us at Parliament On King for Freedom Street Documentary Info Night & Fundraising event during Refugee Week!

Learn more about the Indonesia's side of Australia's Turn Back the Boats policy and the colossal impact on the 14000 refugees' lives. Freedom Street uncovers the full history on how Australia became the world's leader in punitive policies to deter vulnerable people from seeking policy. It explores Australia's history to find out how we got to this point and pragmatic long term solutions.

The night will be facilitated by the filmmaker Alfred Pek, who will screen an exclusive small preview of the film. Joniad, Azizah and Ashfaq - the refugee stars currently in limbo in Indonesia - will join us live via Skype. You will have the opportunity to join in the Q&A discussion regarding their experience and the impact of Australian policies on asylum seekers.

Soul-warming soup lovingly cooked by Parliament on King's refugee chefs are included in the ticket price. Proceeds from the night go towards the film fundraising as well as Parliament on King's costs.

You can further support Parliament on King by purchasing drinks or additional food on the night. You can learn more about Parliament on King on their website, facebook and instagram.

Freedom Street Trailer:

Freedom Street synopsis

Freedom Street Documentary explores the harrowing plights of Joniad, Ashfaq and Azizah, three refugees who are affected by the consequences of Australia's policies who are trapped in Indonesia. This feature-length documentary tells their moving stories whilst deconstructing Australia’s cruel border protection policy in a series of conversations with various experts, illuminating the issue in its entire (dark) historical and contemporary context.

The experts provide insight into Australia’s long history of border control and Australian-Indonesian relations which serve to contextualise the struggle of our three protagonists as they look towards an uncertain future. The documentary highlights the cost of Australia’s undemocratic policies both on the refugees and the Australian taxpayers over the years while urgently sounding the alarm for meaningful and humane solutions to an ever-worsening issue.

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