Special Event: Sunday Too Far Away 50th Anniversary
Hosted by Weekends presenter, Deb Tribe, the event will include a private screening of Sunday Too Far Away, an informative Q&A discussion panel with members of the cast and crew, plus the chance to win great Sunday Too Far Away door prizes.
2 tickets for you and a friend to attend the 50th Anniversary Special Event Screening of 'Sunday Too Far Away' on Wednesday 4 June at 6pm at The Mercury Cinema.
Chance to win door prizes on the night including: Framed 'Sunday Too Far Away' movie poster personally signed by Jack Thompson
Framed 'Sunday Too Far Away' movie poster personally signed by Jack Thompson Subscriptions to The Mercury Cinema with free unlimited tickets to 300+ unique films across 800+ screenings, discounts and more for a whole year.
This is one not to be missed! How to win: Tune in to ABC Radio Adelaide from 24 May. Listen out for the distinctive voice of Aussie screen legend Jack Thompson and get ready to call in.
Tune in to ABC Radio Adelaide from 24 May. Listen out for the distinctive voice of Aussie screen legend Jack Thompson and get ready to call in. There will be chances to enter across the day, from Breakfast with Sonya & Jules, through to Evenings and then again on Weekends and Sunday Mornings .
The first feature film produced by the SAFC, 'Sunday Too Far Away' was a critical and commercial success, gaining international recognition and winning four Australian Film Institute (AFI) Awards, including Best Actor for star Jack Thompson.
The film, about the struggles of itinerant sheep shearers in the Outback in the 1950s, spearheaded what came to be known as the 'Australian New Wave' of cinema.
Its success helped pave the way for other significant Australian films produced by the SAFC, such as 'Picnic at Hanging Rock' and 'Storm Boy'.
Join us to mark a piece of Australian cinematic history. Tune your radio to 891AM, listen live online at https://www.abc.net.au/adelaide/live or download the ABC listen app and take us with you, so you don't miss out.
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