Year of the Dogs (1997)
Length: 85 minutes 45 seconds
Synopsis
A year in the life of the Footscray Football Club. The Bulldogs haven’t won a premiership since 1954. They fight back with the threat of amalgamation hanging over them. The documentary takes us to the boardroom, the change room, the fans and the matches.
Curator’s notes
This very entertaining piece is not a sporting film but rather a delightful insight into the indomitable spirit of the underdog. The coach and the president of the club resign, the players sustain injuries and they constantly lose matches. The fans are unflinching in their loyalty. Producer and director Michael Cordell’s credits include Drama School, Bondi, Street Practice, The Track and Ken Done.
Original aspect ratio: 16 x 9 (TV)
Original censorship rating: M
| Production company | Bondi Picture Company |
|---|---|
| Produced by | Michael Cordell |
| Executive producer (ABC) | Dasha Ross |
| Consulting producer (ABC) | Brian McKenzie |
| Co-producer | Chris Hilton |
| Directed by | Michael Cordell |
| Original music | Scott Saunders |
Acknowledgements
Produced in association with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC TV).
Produced with the assistance of the Film Finance Corporation Australia.
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