Michael Kirby: Don't Forget the Justice Bit

Filmed during and after his time on the High Court of Australia, this documentary about Justice Michael Kirby explores the personal, moral and spiritual convictions of one of our most compassionate and incisive legal minds. Michael Kirby reveals himself in this film through a long-form interview in a way he has never done before. It was only at the age of 61 he publicly revealed for the first time that he had been in a homosexual relationship since 1969 with partner Johan van Vloten. This film represents the first time Johan has spoken publicly about their life together.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
54 mins
Status
Finished
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Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
54 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Jun 27, 2010
Season
2010
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0
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0
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0
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0
Producers
Screen Australia, Film Victoria, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Film Art Doco, Film Art Media
Genres
Documentary, TV Movie
Country
AU

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Filmed during and after his time on the High Court of Australia, this documentary about Justice Michael Kirby explores the personal, moral and spiritual convictions of one of our most compassionate and incisive legal minds. Michael Kirby reveals himself in this film through a long-form interview in a way he has never done before. It was only at the age of 61 he publicly revealed for the first time that he had been in a homosexual relationship since 1969 with partner Johan van Vloten. This film represents the first time Johan has spoken publicly about their life together.

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Japanese

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