In 1945, at the age of seven, a young Joe Eggmolesse was diagnosed with Leprosy. He was immediately removed from his family and home and transported under police escort over a thousand kilometres to be confined on an island for the treatment of the disease. For the next ten years, a leprosarium for Aboriginal people became his home. A lush tropical idyll off the north east coast of Australia, Fantome Island was the home to a close knit community of indigenous ‘lepers’ who made the most of their existence as people living on the fringes of the marginalised. Now as a 73 year old Joe reflects on his indelible Fantome years. His incredible, poignant story offers a profound insight into one of Australia’s hidden histories. |
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Ratings: | IMDB: 8.4/10 | |
Released: | January 1, 2011 | |
Runtime: | 88 min | |
Genres: | Documentary Drama History Biography | |
Countries: | Australia | |
Companies: | LCR Filmsound The Post Lounge | |
Cast: | Joe Eggmolesse | |
Crew: | Sean Gilligan Adrian Strong | |
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