The Final Quarter / The Australian Dream (AG documentaries) and related discussion

[dejavoodoo44]

that mystifying echelon of white people who presume to instruct black people in what does and does not constitute racism the line that stood out for me.

I've read one of his other books, 'It's Too Late To Die Young Now' about his rock journalism experiences. He has written for a number of music magazines for a few decades. I wasn't aware of his AFL / VFL interest.

I must buy that one too, as I love the title.

[Mel_C]

Well written.

I'm surprised by how angry, disappointed and emotional I still get when I read about (or watch clips of) that time. Then I think, If I'm this angry and upset as an anglo woman, with no personal connection to indigenous culture, I can't begin to imagine how upset and furious Adam would have been and has every right to still feel, along wtih the indigenous community in general. That whole time frame really does hold a mirror up to the general population of Australia and jesus, it's not a pretty reflection.

I feel the same. The other day I saw an ad for the Goodes documentary and I had tears in my eyes, especially hearing what that dickhead Sam Newman said. I'm going to be a blubbering mess when I watch the whole documentary!

[bloodspirit]

This is magnificent.

How Adam Goodes' battle whoop became the core of a whirlwind - AFL.com.au

Yes, that was the best of a few recent articles.

[erica]

Another perspective. Worth reading.

What Adam Goodes taught me about the Australia I was growing up in | NITV

[Sandridge]

Another perspective. Worth reading.

What Adam Goodes taught me about the Australia I was growing up in | NITV

Fantastic! Thanks for posting, erica!

[Bloods05]

Another perspective. Worth reading.

What Adam Goodes taught me about the Australia I was growing up in | NITV

Magnificent. Such a contrast between the depth of humanity on display here and the shrivelled petty-mindedness of Adam's critics.

[dimelb]

Another perspective. Worth reading.

What Adam Goodes taught me about the Australia I was growing up in | NITV

Thanks Erica. A simple and direct story, told with pain, passion and pride.

And congratulations to Marlee for how she has taken up flag for her people.

[liz]

This thread ("The Final Quarter / The Australian Dream (AG documentaries and related discussion") has been created from various parts of the "Adam Goodes - Swans Legend thread", and the thread that was once residing in Open Chat as a place to continue discussion about The Final Quarter (which many people will have an opportunity to see for the first time this evening on C10). This frees up the "Adam Goodes - Swans Legend" thread to track what he's doing post retirement, without everything getting lost amongst the discussion on the films and, more broadly, the circumstances around how he departed from the game.

The less constructive posts from the discussions have been weeded out and are no longer accessible.

This is a Swans forum for Swans fans. The overwhelming majority of posters on this forum are sympathetic towards Goodes and the stand he took. If you choose to post an alternative point of view, bear this in mind. Keep your posts civil, constructive and on topic. If you respond to someone who has posted a point of view that you don't agree with, keep your response civil, constructive and on topic. If you read a post you don't agree with, think about whether responding at all is the most appropriate response. Very often the most effective response is no response. No-one will assume you condone someone else's opinion just because you don't respond.

Posts (and responses) that don't adhere to these standards will be deleted - in full, even if only a small part fails to meet the standards.

If you see the deletion of posts that don't adhere to the above as censorship, so be it. Participation in RWO does not provide you the absolute right to free speech. RWO posting rules take precedence over your right to express any opinion in any form. This includes not accusing other RWO posters of being racist. Those exchanges go nowhere and don't adhere to forum posting rules.

The above applies to discussions on any topic, but is particularly pertinent to this topic because it is one that evokes strong opinions and reactions from many of us, and a large number of recent posts on the topic have failed to adhere to these standards. These posting standards are not up for discussion, not within this thread anyway. Any comments debating them will be deleted as "off topic". If you have any concerns, communicate them via PM to Danzar, Meg and/or me.

As a reminder The Final Quarter screens tonight on C10 at 7.30pm. The second film referred to in this thread title (The Australian Dream) is due to open the Melbourne Film Festival next month and then, as I understand, to be released in cinemas nationally later in the year.

[Hotpotato]

Thanks Liz , all very reassuring .

I urge everyone to text yr fam/friends (who’ve
probably never heard of RWO anyway) to watch it as only very few of us have seen it so far.

[Markwebbos]

This thread ("The Final Quarter / An Australian Dream (AG documentaries and related discussion") has been created from various parts of the "Adam Goodes - Swans Legend thread", and the thread that was once residing in Open Chat as a place to continue discussion about The Final Quarter (which many people will have an opportunity to see for the first time this evening on C10). This frees up the "Adam Goodes - Swans Legend thread" ( Adam Goodes - Swans Legend) to track what he's doing post retirement, without everything getting lost amongst the discussion on the films and, more broadly, the circumstances around how he departed from the game.

The less constructive posts from the discussions have been weeded out and are no longer accessible.

This is a Swans forum for Swans fans. The overwhelming majority of posters on this forum are sympathetic towards Goodes and the stand he took. If you choose to post an alternative point of view, bear this in mind. Keep your posts civil, constructive and on topic. If you respond to someone who has posted a point of view that you don't agree with, keep your response civil, constructive and on topic. If you read a post you don't agree with, think about whether not responding at all is the most appropriate response. Very often it is the most effective response. No-one will assume you condone someone else's opinion just because you haven't responded.

Posts (and responses) that don't adhere to these standards will be deleted - in full, even if only a small part fails to meet the standards.

If you see the deletion of posts that don't adhere to the above as censorship, so be it. Participation in RWO does not provide you the absolute right to free speech. RWO posting rules take precedence over your right to express any opinion in any form. This includes not accusing other RWO posters of being racist. Those exchanges go nowhere and don't adhere to forum posting rules.

The above applies to discussions on any topic, but is particularly pertinent to this topic because it is one that evokes strong opinions and reactions from many of us, and a large number of recent posts on the topic have failed to adhere to these standards. These posting standards are not up for discussion, not within this thread anyway. Any comments debating them will be deleted as "off topic". If you have any concerns, communicate them via PM to me, Meg, Danzar.

As a reminder The Final Quarter screens tonight on C10 at 7.30pm. The second film referred to in this thread title (An Australian Dream) is due to open the Melbourne Film Festival next month and then, as I understand, to be released in cinemas nationally later in the year.

The Australian Dream is releasing August 22. Put it in your dairies.

[Meg]

The Final Quarter / An Australian Dream (AG documentaries) and related discussion

For information, The Project is doing a special program on ‘The Final Quarter’ tonight, immediately after the film on Channel 10.

[goswannies]

My apologies, I can’t remember who the RWO member was, but one of our benevolent members screen printed & distributed a bunch of red t-shirts with a white #37 for wearing at a game during this turbulent period in support of Adam.

I would just like to thank them for their kindness and generosity in supporting Adam.

[erica]

I'm recording the show tonight so I can watch it later. I don't think I'm ready to re-live the events yet. I hope it's watched by a wide audience, not just Adam's supporters.

[Mel_C]

I'll be recording it so I can watch it without the ads. I'm apprehensive about watching it. I'm not looking forward to hearing Newman, Jones, Bolt etc.

[Mel_C]

My apologies, I can’t remember who the RWO member was, but one of our benevolent members screen printed & distributed a bunch of red t-shirts with a white #37 for wearing at a game during this turbulent period in support of Adam.

I would just like to thank them for their kindness and generosity in supporting Adam.

I think it was KTigers?