90 minutes
Told in her own words, Brenda’s vital story is one of disconnection. Raised by a white family, then suddenly taken and returned to the Aboriginal family she didn’t know. Now, Brenda’s on a journey to heal, and discover where she truly belongs.
Powerful and inspiring, THE LAST DAUGHTER follows Brenda’s search for the foster family she lost contact with decades ago. Join an intimate journey as she uncovers long-buried secrets, government lies, and the opportunity for deeper connections to family and culture.
Brought to you by an emerging team of award-winning Australian producers, THE LAST DAUGHTER takes us on a journey of hope, aiming to ignite a national change in heart and a collective healing.
Told in her own words, Brenda’s vital story is one of disconnection. Raised by a white family, then suddenly taken and returned to the Aboriginal family she didn’t know. Now, Brenda’s on a journey to heal, and discover where she truly belongs.
Powerful and inspiring, THE LAST DAUGHTER follows Brenda’s search for the foster family she lost contact with decades ago. Join an intimate journey as she uncovers long-buried secrets, government lies, and the opportunity for deeper connections to family and culture.
Brought to you by an emerging team of award-winning Australian producers, THE LAST DAUGHTER takes us on a journey of hope, aiming to ignite a national change in heart and a collective healing.
20 Jun 2023
1 Aug 2023
Brenda Matthews
Co-Director
Nathaniel Schmidt
Co-Director
Simon Williams
Co-Producer
Brendon Skinner
Co-Producer
Co-Director
Brenda is a proud Wiradjuri woman, a poet and writer, and an emerging film director. Brenda makes her feature film debut with The Last Daughter, a documentary about her life.