SWEET AS screening at Cinema Cafe at CTC Robertson

Sweet As – film screening at Cinema Cafe

Dir. Jub Clerc| Starring Shantae Barnes-Cowan, Tasma Walton, Carlos Sanson Jr| 1 hr 27 mins | Drama | Australia 2022 | Rated M

An Indigenous teenager discovers photography during a youth trip in Western Australia.

“It tells the story of Murra, an Indigenous Australian teen who discovers her love for photography at a youth camp in Western Australia. Jub Clerc directs this captivating film that mixes coming-of-age and road trip genres, resulting in a lively and compelling plot. The film boasts a brilliant cast of actors, especially Shantae Barnes-Cowan, who plays Murra with realism and nuance.

Sweet As is deeply influenced by the Indigenous Australian idea of country – the bond between people, land, and culture. The film shows how Murra’s connection to her country influences her identity and sense of belonging. For instance, we see how Murra learns from her elders about her heritage and customs, connects with the land through photography, and bonds with her campmates over their common experiences.” IMDb