The Last Daughter

SYNOPSIS

Brenda’s first memories were of growing up in a loving white foster family, before she was suddenly taken away and returned to her Aboriginal family.

Decades later, she feels disconnected from both halves of her life. But the traumas of her past do not lie quietly buried. So, she goes searching for the foster family with whom she had lost all contact.

Along the way she uncovers long-buried secrets, government lies, and the possibility for deeper connections to family and culture.

The Last Daughter is a documentary about Brenda’s mission to unearth the truth about her past, and to reconcile the two sides of her family.

Directors

Brenda Matthews
Nathaniel Schmidt

Producers

Simon Williams
Brendon Skinner

Executive Producer

Kyle Slabb
Michael Tear
Taryn Brumfitt

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reviews

“The Last Daughter unfolds its sad – but ultimately uplofitiing story lucidly and passionately…By the end of the film I was in tears and I defy anyone not to be moved by this story.”

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David Stratton – The Australian

The Last Daughter gracefully shows how old wounds can be healed and how distant memories can come back into colour and focus.

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Luke Buckmaster – The Guardian

The Last Daughter has a lasting impact.… an affecting experience that is hard to forget.”

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Abhi Parasher – Film Ink

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