Kate Woods’ new film Kangaroo is the heartwarming pick-me-up you didn’t know you needed
- Written by Chris Thompson, Lecturer in Theatre, Australian Catholic University

The new Australian family film, Kangaroo, is a rare beast. It’s not just a movie for kids that adults can tolerate. It’s funny, heartfelt, emotionally authentic and ultimately uplifting.
It’s been 25 years since director Kate Woods released the much-loved coming-of-age classic Looking For Alibrandi. That might...
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