Kokoda

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$29.95
SKU:
DVD-0123
Weight:
0.10 KGS
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Calculated at Checkout
Year Levels:
7-12
Streaming Content:
Kokoda
Content Type:
TV Documentary Series
Learning Areas:
History
Learning Areas:
Society and Environment
Learning Areas:
Australian Studies
Learning Areas:
English
Learning Areas:
Media Studies
Key Themes:
Identity and Belonging, Indigenous Experience, Racism and Prejudice, Journey, Isolation and Loneliness, Family and Disconnection, Hope and Change
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Product Overview

Papua New Guinea, 1942. The battle for the track has begun.

A fearsome force of Japanese fighters land on the northern coast of Papua New Guinea. Their intentions: to seize Port Moresby and invade Australia. The only Australians available to face the onslaught are a small force of ill-equipped and untrained Militia.

After sustained bombing and lethal attacks from the Japanese, the men are cut off from their supply lines and all communications.

Isolated in the jungle behind enemy lines, suffering the effects of dysentery and malaria and to the point of collapse, they must make their way back through the most perilous terrain on earth ... the Kokoda track.

Allegiances form, strengths and weaknesses emerge, and leadership battles threaten to destroy the group.

Based on a true story. Inspired by the Australian fighting spirit.

Special Features:

  • Behind the Scenes Featurette
  • Audio Commentary 1: with director Alister Grierson
  • Audio Commentary 2: with director Alister Grierson and director of photography Jules O'Loughlin
  • Eight deleted scenes
  • Bomb by Alister Grierson (Winner Tropfest 2005)
  • Theatrical trailer
  • Photo Gallery