Conquering Skin Cancer (30 minute cut for Hospitals & Universities)
Conquering Skin Cancer
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29m
30 minute cut for Hospitals & Universities
This 30-minute version of the film has been tailored to suit Hospitals and Universities. It has more medical related content.
Immerse yourself in a story that explores our complex relationship with the sun. This film follows the remarkable stories of famous Aussies and change-makers as they seek to conquer a preventable disease that impacts two in every three of us.
Featuring Hugh Jackman (actor), Cate Campbell (Olympic Gold Medallist), Deborah Hutton (Covergirl & Media Personality), Costa Giorgiadis (Gold Logie-Winning Presenter of Gardening Australia), Wayne ‘Rabbit’ Bartholomew (World Surf Champion), and Australians of the Year Georgina Long & Richard Scolyer (Melanoma Institute Australia).
The film also spotlights amazing activists such as Jay Allen (Australian Skin Cancer Foundation), Tamara Dawson (Melanoma and Skin Cancer Advocacy Network), Scott Maggs (Skin Check Champions) and Anne Gately (Author, 'Sunburnt'); who candidly share their inspirational stories in the pursuit of positive change.
This is not your average documentary; it's a compelling social-impact film with a mission to improve the lives of Australians, who live in a unique environment with very high UV radiation.
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