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Directed by, written by and starring a whirlwind by the name of Leah Purcell, “The Legend of Molly Johnson” (aka “The Drover’s Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson”) is a harrowing portrait of a woman and her children alone in the late 19th century Australian frontier.

In her own words, Leah Purcell has "come from the dirt" and pulled herself up to the top of her industry as a writer, actor and director. It's through the scenes of her new movie that she weaves her family's complicated history while shining a light on the injustice experienced.

A lone bushwoman holds her own as Leah Purcell breathes new life into an old Australian classic

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Having successfully adapted The Drover’s Wife as both a play and novel, Leah Purcell continues her fascination with the classic of Australian literature in this new film.

Writer, director and lead actor Leah Purcell says her re-imagining of the Henry Lawson short story remains very relevant today and will get audiences talking.

Indigenous actor and writer Leah Purchell has re-imagined Henry Lawson's classic, adding Indigenous issues to enrich and expand the storyline.

A small army of undead are helping writers and directors explode traditional narratives of colonisation – with thrilling results