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Dangerous Remedy (DVD) (*)

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Screened, competed or awarded at:
Australian Film Institute

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
English ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
Australia ( PAL/Region 0 )

Running Time:
105 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Behind the scenes
Featurette
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 2012 and produced in:
Australia ( Australia, New Zealand )

Directed By:
Ken Cameron

Written By:
Kris Wyld
Bertram Wainer

Actors:
Jeremy Sims ..... Bertram Wainer
Susie Porter ..... Peggy Berman
Maeve Dermody ..... Jo Wainer
Mark Leonard Winter ..... Lionel Pugh
Peter O'Brien ..... Barry Smith
William McInnes ..... Jack Ford
Nicholas Bell ..... Dr. Troup
Gary Sweet ..... Matthews
Chris Haywood ..... Sir Arthur Rylah
Caroline Craig ..... Barbara Wainer
Nicole Freeman ..... Felice Wainer
Cameron Heine ..... Dirk Wainer
Calen MacKenzie ..... Rory Wain
Elliott Smith ..... Sean Wainer
Emily Wheaton ..... Bonnie McGregor

Synopsis:

1969. Dr Bertram Wainer is called out to tend a young woman dying as a result of a backyard abortion. When an angry Wainer (Jeremy Sims) investigates the illegal abortion racket, it leads him into the dark and murky world of criminals, backyard abortionists, paranoid doctors who operate illegally, and desperate women. Inspired by Dr Bertram Wainers 1972 book It Isnt Nice, Dangerous Remedy tells the story of a remarkable man and his heroic efforts to expose police corruption and protect vulnerable women from men who profited from their suffering. Passionate, courageous and flawed, Wainer launched a campaign that both challenged and changed our society.

The ABC telemovie event Dangerous Remedy tells the fascinating story of Dr Bertram Wainer. Living and working in Melbourne in the 1960s, Dr Wainer put his life at risk to expose police corruption in an effort to change the law on abortion and put an end to the illegal operations that were killing young women. It's a truly inspiring story. Dr Wainer's determination, even when his own life and that of his family's was threatened, never faltered. He was living proof that one person can make a difference and change the status quo. With the support of Dr Wainer's family, the filmmakers have endeavoured to capture the essence of his struggle to expose police corruption and change the law.

The telemovie is set in Melbourne in the 1960?s and follows Dr Bertram Wainer, who risked his life to change the laws on abortion and shut down the illegal operations killing young women. The screenplay is based on a true story, written by Kris Wyld.

This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 14 March, 2013.

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