A dance troupe nobody believed in takes the Sydney Opera House. Tissues required.
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.
Direction
Noonan's restraint lets subjects shine, never pities.
Production
Opera House finale earned, not manufactured.
Director
Chris Noonan
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released when Australian disability representation was virtually nonexistent; helped shift national conversation from institutional 'care' to creative capability.
Director Chris Noonan later directed Babe (1995), making this his first feature about underestimated performers who prove everyone wrong.
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