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Act of Necessity is an Australian 1991 television film about a couple who believe their daughter's cancer is caused by chemicals. It was the fifth in a series of docu-dramas about social issues made by Film Australia. It had an improvised script and features actors working alongside actual people form government, law and medicine. It culminated in a trial before a real judge and the outcome was not known until the judge made his ruling.
The film looks at the potential dangers from chemicals used on cotton crops. The Australian Cotton Foundation and the Aeriel Agricultural Association of Australia both tried to get it banned.
Cast
Angie Milliken as Louise Coleman
Mark Owen-Taylor as Ben Coleman
Wendy Strehlow as Cressa Buchanan
Tim McKenzie as Brian Buchanan
Lauren Hewett as Samantha Coleman
Stephen Grives
Kris Graves
Scott McGregor
Awards
1991 Australian Film Institute Awards
Best Juvenile Performer - Lauren Hewett - won
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Angie Milliken - nominated
References
External links
Act of Necessity at IMDb
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