Documentary about a band of Melbourne citizens who rally together in defiance when development plans threaten their beloved Palais Theatre. From Kiwi filmmaker Rosie Jones, this insight captures the struggle which has spanned three years.
"In May 2007 the Port Phillip City Council unveiled plans for a large-scale commercial development on the St Kilda foreshore - a $400 million mega mall that would comprise 180 shops, a hotel, a supermarket, eight cinemas, a gallery and five bars. Local residents were outraged, and with developers preparing to push the project through council, the community galvanised to stop it going ahead. In this compelling story of democracy in action, truth proves stranger than fiction as accusations of betrayal, deceit and corruption abound... captures the fascinating battle between an outraged community, an intractable local government apparatus and a powerful development consortium, as heads roll and careers are destroyed." (Melbourne International Film Festival 2012)
Just been back there in the old Flicks' database for you - doing my darndest to find you some reviews to read, but couldn't find a thing! Turns out nobody has reviewed this film yet. We do apologise. ~Ed.
We've been told the NZ release date for this flick is Sunday, 1st Jan 2012.
Release date: January 1st 2012.
We haven't received times for this movie in this location yet. However these are updated as cinemas announce them, so check back soon. Hopefully the lovely cinemas in your location will choose to play it shortly. ~Ed.
