Fantome Island
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In 1945, at the age of seven, a young Joe Eggmolesse was diagnosed with Leprosy. He was immediately removed from his family and home and transported under police escort over a thousand kilometres to be confined on an island for the treatment of the disease. For the next ten years, a leprosarium for Aboriginal people became his home. A lush tropical idyll off the north east coast of Australia, Fantome Island was the home to a close knit community of indigenous 'lepers' who made the most of their existence as people living on the fringes of the marginalised. Now as a 73 year old Joe reflects on his indelible Fantome years. His incredible, poignant story offers a profound insight into one of Australia's hidden histories.
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Sean Gilligan Director · Adrian Strong Editor
First release July 13, 2011 · Produced in Australia · Production The Post Lounge
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LCR Filmsound
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The Post Lounge
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Australia
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English
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Australia · July 13, 2011
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