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The Search for the Palace Letters
The Search for the Palace Letters

The Search for the Palace Letters

Genres

Documentary

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This remarkable documentary tells the story of Professor Jenny Hocking, the historian who took on the Australian Government and HM Queen Elizabeth II in a landmark legal battle - and won.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

59 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

08 January 2024

Country

Australia

Cast

Jenny Hocking

Jenny Hocking

Self

Tom Brennan

Tom Brennan

Self

Antony Whitlam

Antony Whitlam

Self

Malcolm Turnbull

Malcolm Turnbull

Self

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