Short Changed

Described as "an Aboriginal Kramer vs Kramer," this is the moving account of an Aboriginal political activist fighting his white ex-wife for joint custody of their son.

Cast

David Kennedy

as Stuart Wilkins

Susan Leith

as Alison Wilkins

Jamie Agius

as Tommy Wilkins

Ray Meagher

as Marshall

Mark Little

as Curly

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