Michael Kirby: Don't Forget the Justice Bit
2010•54m•Released
DocumentaryTV Movie
Filmed during and after his time on the High Court of Australia, this documentary about Justice Michael Kirby explores the personal, moral and spiritual convictions of one of our most compassionate and incisive legal minds. Michael Kirby reveals himself in this film through a long-form interview in a way he has never done before. It was only at the age of 61 he publicly revealed for the first time that he had been in a homosexual relationship since 1969 with partner Johan van Vloten. This film represents the first time Johan has spoken publicly about their life together.
Director
Daryl Dellora
Writer
Daryl Dellora
Languages
English
Studio
Screen Australia
Cast
Michael Kirby
Self
Donald Kirby
Self
Geoffrey Robertson
Self
A. J. Brown
Self
Bob Ellis
Self
Production
Company
Screen Australia
Company
Film Victoria
Company
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Company
Film Art Doco
Company
Film Art Media
Producer
Sue Maslin
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