Stepping Out

1980 0h 48m EN

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8.0

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★8.0TMDB · 1

Documentary

Synopsis

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One of the most honoured and distinguished documentaries in Australian film history. Stepping Out draws attention to the talents of people with intellectual disabilities. The group went on to perform at the Sydney Opera House.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Aldo Gennaro
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Christopher Dobbin
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Romayne Grace
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Chris Noonan
Languages: English
Countries: Australia

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RUNTIME

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Tight 48-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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46 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Chris Noonan, shot by Dean Semler. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Richard Mordaunt shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Aldo Gennaro and Christopher Dobbin and Romayne Grace carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0081559 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Chris Noonan directs. Dean Semler behind the camera. Richard Mordaunt cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Australia. Dialogue in English.

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1Tight 48-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
246 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Chris Noonan, shot by Dean Semler. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Richard Mordaunt shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Aldo Gennaro and Christopher Dobbin and Romayne Grace carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0081559 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.