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Oranges and Sunshine [DVD]

Emily Watson , Hugo Weaving , Jim Loach    Suitable for 15 years and over   DVD
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (59 customer reviews)
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Product details

  • Actors: Emily Watson, Hugo Weaving, David Wenham, Tara Morice, Clayton Watson
  • Directors: Jim Loach
  • Format: DVD-Video, PAL
  • Language: English
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Icon Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 25 July 2011
  • Run Time: 105 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (59 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B004ZDY400
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 6,027 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Oranges and Sunshine tells the story of Margaret Humphreys, a social worker from Nottingham who uncovered one of the most significant social scandals of recent times: the deportation of thousands of children from the United Kingdom to Australia. Almost single-handedly, against overwhelming odds and with little regard for her own well-being, Margaret reunited thousands of families, brought authorities to account and drew worldwide attention to an extraordinary miscarriage of justice. Children as young as four had been told that their parents were dead, and been sent to children's homes on the other side of the world. Many were subjected to appalling abuse. They were promised oranges and sunshine: they got hard labour and life in institutions.

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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Anamorphic Widescreen, Cast/Crew Interview(s), Commentary, Interactive Menu, Photo Gallery, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Oranges and Sunshine tells the story of Margaret Humphreys, a social worker from Nottingham, who uncovered one of the most significant social scandals in recent times: the forced migration of children from the United Kingdom. Almost singlehandedly, against overwhelming odds and with little regard for her own well-being, Margaret reunited thousands of families, brought authorities to account and worldwide attention to an extraordinary miscarriage of justice. She discovered a secret that the British government had kept hidden for years: one hundred and thirty thousand children in care had been sent abroad to commonwealth countries, mainly Australia. Children as young as four had been told that their parents were dead, and been sent to children's homes on the other side of the world. Many were subjected to appalling abuse. They were promised oranges and sunshine, they got hard labour and life in institutions. ...Oranges and Sunshine ( Oranges & Sunshine )


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104 of 107 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful amazing movie based on a true story. 1 July 2011
By R.J.K. TOP 500 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:DVD
This film is incredible.

It is a powerful story of triumph over adversity, its shocking, heartbreaking and astounding.

Hugo Weaving and Emily Watson are utterly brilliant in their leading roles, the level of emotion and truth is astonishing, i am surprised that they have not been nominated for awards for their performances.

A great supporting cast include David Wenham from lord of the rings fame.

Brief Synopsis:

Oranges and Sunshine tells the story of Margaret Humphreys, a social worker from Nottingham, who uncovered one of the most significant social scandals in recent times: the forced migration of children from the United Kingdom.
Almost singlehandedly, against overwhelming odds and with little regard for her own well-being, Margaret reunited thousands of families, brought authorities to account and worldwide attention to an extraordinary miscarriage of justice.
She discovered a secret that the British government had kept hidden for years: one hundred and thirty thousand children in care had been sent abroad to commonwealth countries, mainly Australia.
Children as young as four had been told that their parents were dead, and been sent to children's homes on the other side of the world. Many were subjected to appalling abuse. They were promised oranges and sunshine, they got hard labour and life in institutions.(sic)

Both the British and Australian Governments have apologised now for their involvements in this scandal, but its a little too late. To be honest i am appalled that not only the Government knew about it but that they were the ones that did it.

When you see what these poor kids go through i am amazed that nobody has bought a criminal suit against them (the british and australian governments) for wilful neglect and abuse and intentional physical and emotional distress.

I really could not recommend this film highly enough, it is quite simply incredible, be warned though that you will cry, a lot, and im not just talking about you ladies either, the scenes where they reunite some of these children with the parents they were told were dead will have you sobbing.

If i could rate it higher i would!!
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Can't turn a blind eye 28 Oct 2011
By Antenna TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
The cruel deception of thousands of British children in care, misinformed that they were orphans and then transported to Australia as a cost-saving policy continued until as recently as 1970. A documentary of this would be shocking enough, but the director Jim Loach, carrying on his father Ken's tradition, achieves an even more powerful effect by making this a docudrama.

Emily Watson gives a convincing and moving performance as the determined real-life social worker Margaret Humphreys who discovered by chance that this injustice existed, and that many children had suffered hardship, even abuse, providing cheap labour for the Christian Brothers in Australia. Her establishment of the Child Migrants Trust has helped to put many naturalised Australians back in touch with their birth parents in Britain after decades of separation, but the indelible effects of childhood trauma often remain. We see the irony that Humphreys' dedication to making amends for the cruelty of others was often at the expense of giving enough time to her own children.

This thought-provoking and well-made film is worth seeing. It may leave you depressed for a while but we can't pretend ostrich-like that this never happened.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars a big cover-up down under & round Notts ... 8 Sep 2011
Format:DVD
A truly excellent film, concerning what must be one the the biggest cover-ups & social injustices ever. Brilliant cast, a must-see film
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3.0 out of 5 stars so so
as a social work student this was recommended to me. It was ok, interesting and thought provoking but a bit repetitive throughout. wouldn't need to watch it twice
Published 14 days ago by kaz
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible and tragic.
Amazing. I have also read the book and found both the book and film very upsetting. I cannot imagine how it must have been and still must be for the people involved. Read more
Published 23 days ago by trian
5.0 out of 5 stars Oranges and Sunshine [DVD] review
Loved this film when I saw it at the cinema,I wanted my own copy to keep.

Fantastic film and very true
Published 27 days ago by Susan Mudd
4.0 out of 5 stars Oranges and Sunshine,
I enjoyed this DVD very much, although I felt at times the story line was a little sketchy, it was well presented
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. K. Pitt
5.0 out of 5 stars Oranges and Sunshine DVD
This film makes you ashamed of your country. That 50,000 children from as young as 3 years old, could be forcibly deported to Australia with no records of who they were and told... Read more
Published 2 months ago by C. G. Venner
2.0 out of 5 stars Poor
Sad story but poorly written,a kind of rehash of empty cradles.too much on one area of child transport only.Had nothing of the impact of 'The Leaving of Liverpool'. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Shirley Dutton
4.0 out of 5 stars A hit with the ladies
Bought this for the wife, it has now done the rounds of the family and her female friends. Gives the men peace for an hour or so
Published 2 months ago by Mickey Mawdsley
5.0 out of 5 stars Great little movie
Taught me things I didn't know.
Unpretentious and well acted.
Gripping in places. A story that needs telling. NAUGHTY BRITISH GOVERNMENT!
Published 2 months ago by Sam Webster
1.0 out of 5 stars Wrong Standard
The DVD was in PAL and the standard in North America is NTSC so I could not view the DVD on my TV system. So the experience was not great.
Published 3 months ago by David Evans
4.0 out of 5 stars Takes sometime to get into
When you start watching this film you wonder where it is going, after about 20min you are so engrossed you don't want it to end.
Published 3 months ago by uadbear
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