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Dylan River’s Toronto Series ‘Thou Shalt Not Steal’ Explores Australia’s Dark History With Humor: ‘If You’re Preaching to the Converted, How Are You Educating?’ (EXCLUSIVE)
'Thou Shalt Not Steal,' an upcoming Australian series that premiered at TIFF, cleverly tells a tale from the continent's dark past through humor.
“ Thou Shalt Not Steal,” an upcoming Australian series that premiered three of its eight episodes at the Toronto International Film Festival, is an entertaining road trip that cleverly tells an Aboriginal tale through use of humor and dozens of instantly recognizable Australia stereotypes. Told through the eyes of a young Aboriginal delinquent woman (Robyn, portrayed by “Heartbreak High” star Sherry-Lee Watson), “Thou Shalt Not Steal” races through a 1980s-medley of toxic masculinity, functioning alcoholics, snags on the barbie, reverence for the Outback and the quiet wisdom of the indigenous population. The son of Warwick Thornton and producer Penelope McDonald, River is film royalty in Australia and has previously directed “Mystery Road: Origin.” But clearly, his environment is rich in history and cinematic opportunity.
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