Do I Have to Kill My Child?
1976, 52 Minutes
A disturbing drama about a young mother who physically abuses her baby.
Feeling overwhelmed and aware that she's not coping after the birth of her third child, she sends desperate cries for help. But her mother, husband, neighbour and clinic sister do not recognise the seriousness of the situation until the baby ends up in hospital with a fractured skull.
A heart-wrenching film that illustrates the experiences of many women who suffer from post-natal depression.
© 2011 National Film and Sound Archive of Australia.
(003002100)
Director: Donald Crombie
Writers: Donald Crombie, Anne Deveson
Cinematographer: Dean Semler
Principal Cast: Jacki Weaver (Dianne), Brendon Lumney (Ross), Michele Farman and Nerida Clark (daughters Tracey and Kate), Willie Fennell (Rob), Henry Szeps (Doctor).
Year: 1976
Running Time: 52 Minutes
Classification: Exempt from classification
Curriculum Links: Child and Family Studies; Community Studies; Community Services (Mental Health); Gender Studies; Psychology.
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| SKU | 003002100 |
| Brand | Film Australia |
