We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year (2005)

Poster for We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year

The story of five unique Australians who have been nominated for the Australian of the Year Award. Phil, a rescue hero who saved nine children in a jumping castle accident. Ricky, a Chinese physics genius and aspiring actor. Ja’mie, a charity-minded schoolgirl who sponsors 85 Sudanese children. Daniel and Nathan, hearing impaired teenage twin farm boys embarking on a world first eardrum transplant. And Pat, a disabled suburban housewife turned elite athlete.

Cast & Crew

Director
Matthew Saville
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    Phil Olivetti / Ricky Wong / Ja'mie King / Daniel Sims / Nathan Sims / Pat Mullins Chris Lilley
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    Mel Maria Angelico
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    Mr. Wong Ferdinand Hoang
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    Mrs. Welham Lise Rodgers
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    Jeremy Louis Corbett
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    Self Cathy Freeman
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    Self Vince Colosimo
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    Aboriginal Elder Jack Charles

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