10 December is International Human Rights Day, it is also the final day of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence.

Please join us to help close the 16 Days of Activism by attending this film screening of We Were Dangerous.
The event is also a fundraiser for the Newcastle Domestic Violence Committee

DATE: Tuesday 10 December
TIME: 6pm
VENUE: Room XG18, NuSPACE, Hunter St Newcastle
Resources and light refreshments will be available.

THE FILM: We Were Dangerous (2024)
RATED M - suitable for people aged 15+

***CONTENT WARNING *** The film covers the topic of female sterilization. While we don’t see operations being performed, the characters suspect something is going on.

The film tells the story of young girls removed from their homes because they were considered naughty or delinquents. Some are removed from their communities because of pregnancies outside of wedlock. This is briefly mentioned, and we do not see the consequences of this

A powerful story of female friendship, from director Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu, winner of the SXSW Special Jury Award for Filmmaking.
Starring: Erana James, Rima Te Wiata, Nathalie Morris & Manaia Hall

In 1954 New Zealand Nellie and Daisy attempt to escape an institution for delinquent girls, however not only are they caught, it triggers a relocation to a facility on a remote island. The duo become a trio as well-to-do Lou joins them, and life on the island takes shape under the command of devout Matron. The trio rail against the system, dubious of the benevolence of the bible and taking refuge in their blossoming friendship. It’s hard to reform girls who don’t believe they need reforming. However, a sense of doom settles in when experimental forms of punishment take place in the dead of night. Nellie and Daisy plot rebellion, but unexpectedly find themselves at odds with Lou, who is afraid to break the rules.
Watch the trailer here

PANEL: The film will be preceded by a panel
Facilitated by Kcasey McLoughlin, Senior Lecturer School of Law and Justice Uni of Newcastle
Panelists: Professor Penny Jane Burke, Dr Kathleen McPhillips, Di Brook-Fleming, Dr Nafiseh Ghafournia

SPOKEN WORD PERFORMANCE: Janette Hoppe

This event is supported by: The Centre of Excellence for Equity in Higher Education, and the Centre for Law and Social Justice in the Newcastle School of Law and Justice. University of Newcastle