The Giants with Bob Brown in conversation

Renowned Australian activist Bob Brown has dedicated his life to environmental conservation and advocacy. The first openly gay member of parliament in Australia and leader of the world’s first Green party, his leadership in the successful campaign to save the Franklin River in Tasmania marked a turning point in Australia’s environmental movement.

This film is a powerful tribute to Bob Brown’s remarkable activism and a love letter to ancient forests. Drawing on 50 years of inspiring activism, it showcases Bob’s journey from the Franklin campaign to the ongoing battle for the Tarkine rainforest, intertwining his story with the awe-inspiring life cycle of Australia’s giant trees.

Join Bob Brown, along with filmmakers Rachael Antony and Laurence Billiet, in this special event as they share behind-the-scenes stories, lessons from his journey, and the pressing need for collective action.

This event is part of Wild Hope: Conversations for a Planetary Commons, an exhibition calling for a radical shift to ‘planetary thinking’ as vital to the survival of human and non-human life on Earth, at Design Hub Gallery 15 August–30 September.

Run time: 113 minutes + Q&A