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Darebin FUSE Festival – FREE Family Matinees
Families are invited an afternoon of family films and fun with the Blow-Up Cinema coming to Preston City Hall, as part of Darebin FUSE Festival's Film Sessions program.
Venue: Preston City Hall, 284 Gower Street, Preston
Date: Sunday 6 September
Time: Doors open at 1.15 pm
***baban darrang
2pm: baban darrang (mother tree) 2022, 10 minutes, suitable for all viewers, Woiwurrung and English
A short film celebrating the journey of Wurundjeri-willam, Dja Dja wurrung and Ngurai illum wurrung woman Mandy Nicholson, as she explores the ways we embody, grow, nurture, and transmit knowledge and culture over time.
***Kangaroo
2.20pm: Kangaroo, 119 minutes, rated PG, English. Mild themes, mild violence, mild course language.
Inspired by Chris 'Brolga' Barns, the founder of The Kangaroo Sanctuary, the film follows Chris who after being stranded, teams up with a young girl to help rehabilitate young, injured joeys.
***The Magic Faraway Tree
4.30pm: The Magic Faraway Tree2026, 104 minutes, rated G, English.
Adapted from Enid Blyton’s classic tale, the film follows a family who relocate to the countryside where the children discover a magical tree with eccentric residents.
For any additional information or questions please contact Bronwyn 8470 8551 or email fuse@darebin,vic,gov.au
