CinemaOSMovie · 2021 · 1h 29m

The Department

Life on the front line of child protection.

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THE DEPARTMENT is a feature documentary which takes us inside the never-before-seen child protection system at work in NSW. Filmed in an observational style, it follows caseworkers across the state as they navigate the complexities of keeping children safe in families experiencing domestic violence, addiction, poverty, mental health issues and intergenerational trauma.

Directed bySascha Ettinger-Epstein

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 29m
Language
EN
Released
November 11, 2021
Studios
Shark Island Productions

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The Department – Trailer – SFF 21

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Directed by
Sascha Ettinger-Epstein
Produced by
Hayley B. Johnson
Majhid Heath

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