Michael Kirby: Don't Forget the Justice Bit

Michael Kirby: Don't Forget the Justice Bit (2010)

Documentary, TV Movie54 minutes
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Filmed during and after his time on the High Court of Australia, this documentary about Justice Michael Kirby explores the personal, moral and spiritual convictions of one of our most compassionate and incisive legal minds. Michael Kirby reveals himself in this film through a long-form interview in a way he has never done before. It was only at the age of 61 he publicly revealed for the first time that he had been in a homosexual relationship since 1969 with partner Johan van Vloten. This film represents the first time Johan has spoken publicly about their life together.

Status

Released

Original language

English

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Revenue

Keywords
retirementbiographylaw studentsupreme court justice