Malpractice is a 1989 Australian drama film directed by Bill Bennett. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1989 Cannes Film Festival.[1]
Malpractice | |
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Directed by | Bill Bennett |
Written by | Bill Bennett |
Produced by | Tristram Miall Bruce Moir |
Starring | Caz Lederman |
Cinematography | Steve Arnold |
Edited by | Denise Hunter |
Production company | Film Australia |
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Running time | 94 minutes |
Country | Australia |
Language | English |
A child is born with brain damage and the mother decides to sue the doctor for malpractice.[2]
The movie was one of a series of drama documentaries produced at Film Australia for the Nine Network dealing with social issues. It was made using improvisation.[3] Bennett says the making of the film was extremely emotional and it remains one of his favourite films.[4]
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