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The Show Must Go On
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The Show Must Go On

2019-10-08 · 73 min · ★ 3.0

Documentary

The Show Must Go On is a personal journey behind the scenes that confronts the epidemic of mental health issues in the Australian entertainment industry.

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Directors
Ben Steel
Production companies
Film Art Media, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Film Victoria, Ben Steel Films
Countries
Australia
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ben SteelSelf
Sam NeillSam NeillSelf
Sarah L. WalkerSelf
Dean RaySelf
Dave HigginsSelf
Michala BanasMichala BanasSelf
Glenn ScottSelf
Jocelyn MoorhouseJocelyn MoorhouseSelf
Susan CooperSelf
Pauline ClagueSelf
Chloe DallimoreSelf
Benedicte BemetSelf
Shane JacobsonShane JacobsonSelf
Martin Dingle WallMartin Dingle WallSelf
Charlton HillSelf
David LewisSelf
Monica DavidsonSelf
Ada NicodemouAda NicodemouSelf
Ben OsmoBen OsmoSelf
Andy SaundersSelf

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