The Ripple Effect

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The Ripple Effect

2021

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The Ripple Effect is a powerful documentary primarily centred around St Kilda legend and proud Noongar Nicky Winmar's generation-defining stand against racism at Victoria Park in 1993.

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Nicky Winmar

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Nathan Lovett-Murray

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Nova Peris

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Otis Hope Carey

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Ben Long

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Bachar Houli

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Akec Makur Chuot

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Josh Addo-Carr

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Wayne Ludbey

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