Tag Words: David Owen - Neerkol - Catholic Church - Sisters of Mercy - Australia)
Australian Royal Commission into Institutional Child Abuse Hearing - Rockhampton QLD
Right now the Australian Royal Commission is reviewing how to end institutional child abuse in Rockhampton QLD.
While this jurisprudence is in the works, the "David Owen Story- Stain on the Brain" is in book and film development by Dr. Jody Jackson, producer and writer in Miami, Florida. The real life story of Mr. Owen looking for a moment to set his life right and a country struggling to amend the past and free the future is being revealed right now. Is the U.S. willing to "face its demons" with the same willingness to put an end of abuse of power and a commitment to children as its long-term ally? Dave Owen has brought his story to international review in order to rebuke his perpetrators. The tribunal is fulfilling on a lifetime dream. Dr. Jackson has been packaging this saga in order that we don't just regret the past, but take actions like the Australians to redirect to a more positive future through the power of drama, film making and the written word.
For more information about interviews and about the book or film, write Dr. Jackson, ozjacksondr13@gmail.com
The Producer's comments:
"David Owen's rough-and-ready Australian saga is of a powerful historical and cultural importance - an 85 year span beginning in 1930 into 2015.
This gripping narrative of Church AND State ( ala David and Goliath) violations of children's lost innocence is the perfect vehicle for Russell Crowe FEAR OF GOD, RATPACK or Mel Gibson ICON to add to their slate. Either A-list stars would do a brilliant job acting, directing our producing this message, 'No more sweeping under the carpet, instead bringing a hope back into our human rights. It is an inspirational life story that should travel the globe."
- Dr. Jody Jackson, producer/writer, Miami , FL., USA.
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BACKGROUND LINKS:
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