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"Rabbit-Proof Fence" (film)

"Rabbit-Proof Fence" is a film based on a true story set in 1931 Australia, highlighting the experiences of three Aboriginal girls who are forcibly taken from their families by government authorities. Their goal is to assimilate Indigenous children into white Australian society. The girls escape and embark on a courageous, arduous journey across the Australian desert, following the rabbit-proof fence—a massive barrier designed to control pests—to return to their community. The film explores themes of racial injustice, cultural resilience, and the resilience of family bonds amidst oppressive policies.