'Sweet Country' trivia and fun facts

Townspeople

Many local townspeople of the Australian outback town of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory appeared in the film as extras and background artists.

Real events

This major Australian motion picture is based on a true story and was "inspired by real events".

The past

The film is based on a real life true crime murder case where an Aboriginal man was arrested and put on trial for murdering a white man in central Australia during the 1920s.

Collaborations

Publicity for this picture states that this Australian film "is a true collaboration utilizing locations, government assistance and filmmakers from all across Australia".