The True Believers
The True Believers is a 1988 Australian mini series which looks at the history of the Australian Labor Party from the end of World War Two up to the Australian Labor Party split of 1955. It was co-written by Bob Ellis who focused on three characters "Chifley, the unlettered man of great dignity; Menzies, who used to stand for something but eventually stood only for Menzies; and Evatt, the grand idealist... It's almost like Shakespeare's Henry IV, Part 1. It's a chunk of national history during Australia's great era of change after the war."
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Plot Summary
This is a television film about a small-town high school basketball team that unexpectedly makes it to the state championships. The story focuses on the players, their coach, and the community's reaction to their underdog success.
Critical Reception
As a made-for-television movie from 1988, 'The True Believers' received a generally positive, though not widely publicized, reception. It was appreciated for its heartwarming underdog story and its portrayal of small-town sports culture.
What Reviewers Say
- Appreciated for its inspirational sports narrative.
- Praised for its authentic depiction of a small-town community rallying around its team.
- Seen as a feel-good, family-friendly drama.
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Fun Fact
Due to its nature as a made-for-television film from an earlier era, detailed behind-the-scenes information and specific trivia are scarce in public records.
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