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Federation (1999)

Movie 173 min

Documentary

An epic tale about the making of Australia. This tells the stories of the founding fathers and of the people in six separate colonies in the decades leading to Federation. It's a tale of winners and losers, of great debates which unified the country, of the struggle not just to make an Australian nation, but to create Australian democracy.

Ian Munro Director Sue Castrique Writer

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Released
January 1, 1999
Runtime
173 min
IMDb
tt3896428
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Cast

Deborah Kennedy Deborah Kennedy Louisa Lawson Leo McKern Leo McKern Henry Parkes Peter O'Brien Peter O'Brien Alfred Deakin William Zappa William Zappa Charles Kingston Richard Piper Richard Piper Edmund Barton Shane McNamara Shane McNamara voices Max Cullen Max Cullen voices Kirk Alexander voices John Doyle Narrator

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Frequently asked questions

What is Federation about?
An epic tale about the making of Australia. This tells the stories of the founding fathers and of the people in six separate colonies in the decades leading to Federation. It's a tale of winners and losers, of great debates which unified the country, of the struggle not just to make an Australian nation, but to create Australian democracy.
Who directed Federation?
Federation was directed by Ian Munro.
Who stars in Federation?
Federation stars Deborah Kennedy, Leo McKern, Peter O'Brien, William Zappa.
When was Federation released?
Federation is a 1999 documentary film.
Where can I watch Federation?
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