Off Country

August. 14,2021

Rating：

7.6

Genre：

Documentary

Keywords：

Education Boarding School Indigenous Australians

Trailer Synopsis Cast

Every year, around 3000 Indigenous students receive scholarships to attend some of Australia’s most prestigious boarding schools. It is an immense opportunity, setting many of the youngsters on a path to a bright future, but it also means they must leave their homes and communities. Over the course of a year, Off Country follows several such students, who, despite hailing from distinct nations and having vastly different circumstances, each share a commitment to doing themselves and their families proud – no matter the difficulties.

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