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Port Arthur massacre survivor labels film depiction ‘inappropriate’, Premier says still ‘too raw’
A survivor of the 1996 Port Arthur massacre and Tasmania’s Premier are among those who have criticised a new film in production detailing Australia’s worst mass killing.
Key points:
- A film about the lead up to the massacre will premiere next year
- Tasmania’s arts minister refused to meet with filmmakers when contacted
- Survivor Justin Woolley says he “strongly objects” to the film being made
It is understood the film will not name gunman Martin Bryant and fictitious names and titles will be used for other characters.
The film is directed by Justin Kurzel and written by Shaun Grant, who collaborated on a film adaptation of the Snowtown murders that was released in 2011.
NITRAM is the current working title for the film, Bryant’s first name…
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