Grey Power
Climate Emergency
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11m
Meet some of Tasmania's retired professionals who are making some noise about issues close to their hearts; proving that getting older doesn't always mean staying safe or slipping into invisibility. In fact, sometimes, it can bring with it great power.
Directors: Lara van Raay
Producer: Lara van Raay
2023 | 12 min
Tasmania
Languages: English
Subtitles: None
FILMMAKER Q&A:
https://simaacademy.com/filmmaker-qa/grey-power/
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