Here I Am (2011)
'Here I Am' is driven by three generations of Aboriginal women - Karen Lee Burden, her mother Lois and her daughter Rosie. When Karen is released from prison, through a series of chance encounters the women learn that freedom is hard to find when hearts are still broken.
Casting
- Shai Pittman — Karen Burden
- Bruce R. Carter — Jeff
- Quinaiha Scott — Rosie
Interesting facts
Here I Am is a 2011 Australian drama film written and directed by Beck Cole, with cinematography by Warwick Thornton. It tells the story of an Aboriginal woman finding her way back to her family after being released from prison.
Production
Here I Am, a drama, is Beck Cole's debut feature film as writer/director, and Shai Pittman's first acting role. The film was shot around Port Adelaide, with some scenes in Adelaide Women's Prison and almost all of the characters are Aboriginal Australians.
Warwick Thornton, former partner of Cole, was director of photography, while Roland Gallois did the editing. The production company was Scarlett Pictures, with the main producer being Kath Shelper. David Tranter was sound recordist for the film.
The music is by Cliff Bradley, with additional songs by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, PJ Harvey and others.
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