The Scribe: Screening and Q&A with Ruth Cullen, the Hon. John Faulkner and Michael Cooney

THE SCRIBE A FILM BY RUTH CULLEN Featuring a panel discussion on speech-writing, then and now, with director and producer Ruth Cullen, the Hon. John Faulkner and Michael Cooney Winner of Best Australian Documentary (2018 Antenna Documentary Film Festival), this compelling film is a must-see for political enthusiasts. From deep within the engine room of politics comes the superb documentary on the ‘Donald Bradman’ of speech writing – Graham Freudenberg. A powerful journey into one of the great minds of politics whose words shaped our fortunes. This untold perspective from someone at the epi-centre of the Australian government for nearly 50 years paints a remarkable picture of a political insider’s love of language and its power to change the country. Finally, the scribe becomes the orator. “An absorbing and profound insight into the life and role of a political speech writer and Australian politics generally.” – John Warhurst, Emeritus Professor, School of Politics and International Relations, Australian National University Monday 26 November 2018 7:00pm - 10:00pm Riverside Theatres, Parramatta $15