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Investigative journalist Peter Greste and award-winning actor Richard Roxburgh unite for a live in-conversation following a special preview screening of The Correspondent.
In a world marked by escalating global conflicts and a relentless news cycle, the power of reliable investigative journalism has never been more vital.
At this special event, hear firsthand from Peter Greste as he recounts his harrowing imprisonment during his reporting on the Arab Spring. He shares how he survived, and the profound lessons learned while caught in the heart of a deadly conflict.
The Correspondent, a new film based on Greste’s autobiography The First Casualty, stars the beloved and prolific actor Richard Roxburgh. This event will feature a preview of the film ahead of its theatrical release on 17 April 2025, followed by Greste and Roxburgh joined by Lisa French for a compelling conversation about the process of adapting and recreating an unforgettable story.
Tickets to this event include both the film screening and the in-conversation following the screening.
Presented in partnership with RMIT Culture and Maslow Entertainment
Event and Ticketing Details
Dates & Times
Tuesday 01 April
7.00 - 10.00pm
Tickets
$49.50
Full
$39.50
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Location
Accessibility
Accessible toilets available
Assistive Listening
Auslan interpreting available by-request
Companion tickets available
Registered Assistance Animals welcome
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Additional Notes
Featuring
Peter Greste
Professor Peter Greste is an award-winning foreign correspondent who spent 25 years working for the BBC, Reuters and Al Jazeera in some of the world’s most volatile places. From Afghanistan to Latin American, Africa ...
Richard Roxburgh
Award-winning actor Richard Roxburgh has worked on screen around the world. Richard is best known for his critically acclaimed performance as ‘Cleaver Greene’ in the hit ABC series RAKE.
Lisa French
Lisa French is Professor and Dean in the School of Media and Communication at RMIT University in Melbourne, and institution which is renowned for its journalism and film programs. A leading scholar in film and media ...