Movie

Michael Kirby: Don't Forget the Justice Bit

(en)

2010

54m

Michael Kirby: Don't Forget the Justice Bit

Documentary

TV Movie

Overview: Filmed during and after his time on the High Court of Australia, this documentary about Justice Michael Kirby explores the personal, moral and spiritual convictions of one of our most compassionate and incisive legal minds. Michael Kirby reveals himself in this film through a long-form interview in a way he has never done before. It was only at the age of 61 he publicly revealed for the first time that he had been in a homosexual relationship since 1969 with partner Johan van Vloten. This film represents the first time Johan has spoken publicly about their life together.

Status: Released

Release date: June 27, 2010

Countries of origin: Australia,

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Production companies
  • Screen Australia
  • Film Victoria
  • Australian Broadcasting Corporation
  • Film Art Doco

Top Cast

Michael Kirby

Michael Kirby

as Self

Donald Kirby

Donald Kirby

as Self

Geoffrey Robertson

Geoffrey Robertson

as Self

A. J. Brown

A. J. Brown

as Self

Bob Ellis

Bob Ellis

as Self

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