Stay in Your Lane

Stay in Your Lane is a gripping 20-minute documentary that unpacks the high price women of colour pay for seeking justice in Australia. Featuring exclusive interviews with Senator Lidia Thorpe, MP Gabrielle de Vietri, lawyer Maker Mayek, and diversity and inclusion expert Div Pillay, the film exposes the systemic obstacles, public scrutiny, and personal toll faced by those who challenge the status quo. With additional archival footage of high-profile voices like Antoinette Lattouf and Nyadol Nyuon, Stay in Your Lane sheds light on the resilience of women of colour in the fight for equality—and the forces determined to silence them.

  • Mibenge Nsenduluka
    Director
  • Frederick McHenry
    Producer
  • Lidia Thorpe
    Key Cast
  • Gabrielle de Vietri
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Genres:
    human rights, activism, investigative documentary, social justice
  • Runtime:
    20 minutes 55 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 19, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 AUD
  • Country of Origin:
    Australia
  • Country of Filming:
    Australia
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Mibenge Nsenduluka

Mibengé Nsenduluka is a journalist, media entrepreneur, and documentary filmmaker committed to telling impactful stories that challenge the status quo. With a background in news and feature writing, she has reported for major publications, covering social justice, politics, and culture.

As the director of Stay in Your Lane, Mibengé brings her investigative skills to the screen, exploring the high price women of colour pay for justice. Through candid interviews and sharp analysis, she highlights the systemic barriers faced by diverse women in Australia.

Mibengé is also the founder of Back Cover Media, a platform dedicated to in-depth storytelling and amplifying underrepresented voices. Her work continues to spark important conversations about race, gender, and power in modern society.

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Director Statement

Stay in Your Lane is a deeply personal and investigative documentary that highlights the high price women of colour pay for justice in a society shaped by systemic inequalities. As a journalist, I have spent years reporting on the complexities of race, gender, and power. However, it was through the lens of this documentary that I truly understood the profound impact of these issues on the lives of women of colour in Australia.

In this project, I set out to explore not only the personal struggles but also the institutional barriers that hinder these women from accessing justice, whether in the courtroom, in the workplace, or in everyday life. Through candid interviews and powerful storytelling, I aimed to create a space where these voices could be heard, where the experiences of these women could be shared, and where we could begin to challenge the structures that uphold such injustice.

Stay in Your Lane is a call to action, an invitation to examine the ways in which society and its systems work against those who are already marginalised. This film is not just an exploration—it is a conversation starter, a tool for sparking important dialogues about race, power, and the need for real change. My goal as a director was to amplify the voices of these women, not to speak for them, but to ensure their stories are seen, heard, and felt.

As the founder of Back Cover Media, I have always believed in the power of in-depth, nuanced storytelling. Stay in Your Lane is a reflection of that commitment—an opportunity to challenge the status quo and inspire action towards a more just and equitable world.