Michael Kirby: Don't Forget the Justice Bit

Michael Kirby: Don't Forget the Justice Bit

54 mins | Documentary, TV Movie | June 27, 2010

Filmed during and after his time on the High Court of Australia, this documentary about Justice Michael Kirby explores the personal, moral and spiritual convictions of one of our most compassionate and incisive legal minds. Michael Kirby reveals himself in this film through a long-form interview in a way he has never done before. It was only at the age of 61 he publicly revealed for the first time that he had been in a homosexual relationship since 1969 with partner Johan van Vloten. This film represents the first time Johan has spoken publicly about their life together.

Michael Kirby: Don't Forget the Justice Bit

54 mins | Documentary, TV Movie | June 27, 2010

Michael Kirby: Don't Forget the Justice Bit
Filmed during and after his time on the High Court of Australia, this documentary about Justice Michael Kirby explores the personal, moral and spiritual convictions of one of our most compassionate and incisive legal minds. Michael Kirby reveals himself in this film through a long-form interview in a way he has never done before. It was only at the age of 61 he publicly revealed for the first time that he had been in a homosexual relationship since 1969 with partner Johan van Vloten. This film represents the first time Johan has spoken publicly about their life together.
Producers Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Screen Australia, Film Victoria, Film Art Media, Film Art Doco
Original title Michael Kirby: Don't Forget the Justice Bit
Directors Daryl Dellora
Writers Daryl Dellora

Cast

Michael Kirby

as Self

Donald Kirby

as Self

A.J. Brown

as Self

Bob Ellis

as Self