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The Ministry of Truth

Synopsis

Spirit Level Film takes us on a journey into the halls of Parliament, where MPs are allowed to lie to their constituents with impunity. The documentary led to the Elected Representatives (Prohibition of Deception) Bill’s introduction into Parliament.

Details

Year
2007
Type of project
Features
Running time
58 mins
Format
DVCAM
Director
Richard Symons
Producer
Richard Symons
Co-Producer
Joanna Natasegara, Rajan Russell
Executive Producer
Leslie Woodhead, Greg Sanderson, Nick Fraser
Editor
Richard Symons
Screenwriter
Richard Symons
Director of Photography
Jake Oakenoff
Composer
Giles Martin
Animation
Jayd Kent

Categories

Documentary

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Spirit Level Film

www.spiritlevelfilm.com

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