The Women Who Were Never There

1973. Women chained to factory gates. A tragic death. Rebellious youth. Standing up to discrimination.

A powerful dramatisation of real events, The Women Who Were Never There depicts the lengths that a group of determined women will go to get work in a male-only industry.

Taking on the most powerful corporation in town, the women's creative actions not only shake management, but lay the basis for changes for women across the country.

  • Robynne Murphy
    Director
  • Kirsty Jordan
    Director
  • Jill Hickson
    Writer
    Radical Wollongong, Democracy or Death
  • Paul Benedek
    Producer
    Radical Wollongong
  • John Reynolds
    Producer
    Radical Wollongong
  • Mel Barnes
    Producer
  • John Rainford
    Producer
  • Rebecca Clay
    Key Cast
    The Tunnel; Suburban Mayhem; On The Edge of Eden
  • Andy Leonard
    Key Cast
    Xxx, Luca, 1MC: Something of Vengeance
  • Kate Skinner
    Key Cast
    Home and Away, various theatre
  • Peter Haywood
    Key Cast
    Love Child, Janet King
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    23 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    May 31, 2016
  • Production Budget:
    28,000 AUD
  • Country of Origin:
    Australia
  • Country of Filming:
    Australia
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Blackmagic Cinema Camera
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Robynne Murphy, Kirsty Jordan

As a young activist Robynne helped found the Jobs For Women campaign, and was one of the first women to file a claim with the anti-discrimination board. Robynne studied at the Australian Film & Television School and has made films on women, welfare and social justice.

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