| Description |
8 videodiscs (DVD) (approximately 55 mins. each) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in |
| Contents |
Episode 1. Hector -- Episode 2. Anouk -- Episode 3. Harry -- Episode 4. Connie -- Episode 5. Rosie -- Episode 6. Manolis -- Episode 7. Aisha -- Episode 8. Richie |
| Summary |
"The Slap is a bold, provocative television drama series that forensically examines the mores and morality of contemporary middleclass life. Based on Christos Tsiolkas’ bestselling novel, this 8 - part drama series traces the shattering repercussions of a single event upon a group of family and friends. The series starts at an Australian backyard BBQ. Amongst alcohol, friendship and a children’s cricket game a man slaps a child who is not his son. The party comes to a sudden halt. The child’s parents are so affronted they vow to take the man to court. As the series unfolds the police become involved and friends and family are forced to take sides. One cousin is forced to testify against another. Couples are caught in the crossfire. Beliefs are tested and relationships strained. The story is told through the points of view of eight characters as the court case proceeds, as affairs begin and end, as a pregnancy is decided and marriages morph and change. Each character’s life is profoundly affected by “the slap”, and each of the main character is metaphorically slapped as they are forced to face up to fundamental truths about themselves. The Slap explores what happens when the veil of civility that binds us as a society, is rent aside by one disturbing action. It brings to vivid life questions of parenting, the rights of children, race, class, sexuality, and the different perspectives of men and women." -- ABC website |
| Notes |
Off-air recording of ABC1 broadcast October 6, 13, 27, November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2011. Copied under Part VA of the Copyright Act |
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Off-air recording of ABC2 broadcast October 21, 2011. Copied under Part VA of the Copyright Act |
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Based on the book "The Slap" written by Christos Tsiolkas |
| Credits |
Directed by: Jessica Hobbs ; Screenplay by: Kris Mrksa |
| Performer |
Narrated by: Willliam McInnes |
| Cast |
Jonathan Lapaglia, Sophie Okonedo, Alex Dimitriades, Essie Davis, Melissa George |
| Notes |
Rated: M. Contains: Coarse language, Drug use, Sex scenes |
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Available for Deakin University staff and students only |
| Subject |
Families -- Australia -- Drama
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Interpersonal relations -- Drama
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| SUBJECT |
Australia -- Social life and customs
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| Author |
Hobbs, Jessica
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Mrksa, Kris
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McInnes, William
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Lapaglia, Jonathan
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Okonedo, Sophie
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Dimitriades, Alex
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Davis, Essie
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George, Melissa
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Tsiolkas, Christos.
The slap
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ABC-TV (Australia)
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