Don't Tell
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Theatrical film poster | |
Directed by | Tori Garrett |
Produced by | Scott Corfield |
Screenplay by |
Anne Brooksbank Ursula Cleary James Greville |
Starring |
Jack Thompson Aden Young Sara West Rachel Griffiths |
Music by | Bryony Marks |
Cinematography | Mark Wareham |
Edited by | Peter Carrodus |
Release date | 18 May 2017 |
Running time | 110 minutes |
Country | Australia |
Language | English |
Don't Tell is a 2017 Australian drama film directed by Tori Garrett and starring Jack Thompson, Aden Young and Sara West.[1] The Missy Higgins song "Torchlight" was composed for the film.
Plot synopsis
Don't Tell is based on the true story of Lyndal, a young woman who had been sexually abused at a prestigious private school and, with the help of a determined lawyer, sued the powerful church that denied her abuse for 10 years.
Cast
- Jack Thompson as Bob Myers
- Sara West as Lyndal
- Aden Young as Stephen Roche
- Rachel Griffiths as Joy Conolly
- Jacqueline McKenzie as Jean Dalton
- Susie Porter as Sue
- Gyton Grantley as Kevin Guy
- Robert Coleby as John Bowers
- Martin Sacks as Tony
- Robert Taylor as Robert Brewster
Reception
Don't Tell was met with positive reviews from critics and audiences, earning a 78% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Accolades
Award | Category | Subject | Result |
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AACTA Awards (7th) |
Best Adapted Screenplay | Anne Brooksbank | Nominated |
Ursula Cleary | Nominated | ||
James Greville | Nominated | ||
Best Actress | Sara West | Nominated | |
Best Supporting Actor | Jack Thompson | Nominated | |
Best Supporting Actress | Jacqueline McKenzie | Nominated | |
ADG Award | Best Direction in a Feature Film | Tori Garrett | Nominated |
AFCA Awards | Best Film | Scott Corfield | Nominated |
Best Screenplay | Anne Brooksbank | Nominated | |
Ursula Cleary | Nominated | ||
James Greville | Nominated | ||
Best Actress | Sara West | Nominated | |
Best Supporting Actor | Jack Thompson | Won | |
Best Supporting Actress | Jacqueline McKenzie | Nominated | |
ASE Award | Best Editing in a Feature Film | Peter Carrodus | Nominated |
FCCA Awards | Best Screenplay | Anne Brooksbank | Nominated |
Ursula Cleary | Nominated | ||
James Greville | Nominated | ||
Best Actress | Sara West | Nominated | |
Best Supporting Actor | Jack Thompson | Nominated | |
Aden Young | Nominated | ||
Best Supporting Actress | Jacqueline McKenzie | Nominated | |
Newport Beach Film Festival | Audience Award for Best Feature Film | Won | |
See also
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