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Deborah Mailman in Paper Planes
Title:
Deborah Mailman in Paper Planes
NFSA ID
1275292
Year
2015
Courtesy
Arena Media Pty Ltd
Warnings
WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that the following program may contain images and/or audio of deceased persons
In this clip from the film Paper Planes (Robert Connolly, 2015) we are introduced to Maureen, played by Deborah Mailman, who is a former junior Australian paper plane-making champion.
Maureen, a delightful and endearing character with a passion for paper planes, welcomes the latest crop of young competitors and demonstrates the skills that made her a winner.
Paper Planes is a comedy-adventure film about a young boy who dreams of taking part in the World Paper Plane Championship in Japan. The film was a hit in 2015, receiving an AACTA award for Best Original Screenplay and a host of other nominations – including Best Supporting Actress for Mailman.
The cast also includes Sam Worthington, Ed Oxenbould, Julian Dennison, Peter Rowsthorn, David Wenham and Terry Norris.
Director
Robert Connelly
Writers
Robert Connelly, Steve Worland, Dylan Parker
Cast
Ed Oxenbould, David Wenham, Sam Worthington, Deborah Mailman
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