Black and White

2002 • 1h 39m • Drama

39%Rotten Tomatoes

One man's conviction divided a nation.

Australia, 1958. When a nine year old white girl is found murdered, police are quick to arrest illiterate Aborigine, Max Stuart. Under interrogation Max admits to the killing. With a legal system compromised by intimidation tactics, the skills of his two gifted but naïve defense lawyers are put to the test.

Director

Craig Lahiff

Writers

Louis Nowra

Status

Released