Act of Necessity is an Australian 1991 television film about a couple who believe their daughter's cancer is caused by chemicals.[1] It was the fifth in a series of docu-dramas about social issues made by Film Australia. It had an improvised script and features actors working alongside actual people form government, law and medicine. It culminated in a trial before a real judge and the outcome was not known until the judge made his ruling.[2][3]
| Act of Necessity | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Pamela Williams |
| Directed by | Ian Munro |
| Starring | Angie Milliken Mark Owen-Taylor Wendy Strehlow |
| Music by | Nigel Westlake |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producer | Pamela Williams |
| Cinematography | Steve Windon |
| Running time | 90 minutes |
| Production companies | Film Australia Channel 4 |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABC |
| Release | 8 May 1991 |
The film looks at the potential dangers from chemicals used on cotton crops. The Australian Cotton Foundation and the Aeriel Agricultural Association of Australia both tried to get it banned.[4]
Cast
- Angie Milliken as Louise Coleman
- Mark Owen-Taylor as Ben Coleman
- Wendy Strehlow as Cressa Buchanan
- Tim McKenzie as Brian Buchanan
- Lauren Hewett as Samantha Coleman
- Stephen Grives
- Kris Graves
- Scott McGregor
