Gil Brealey

Annie's Coming Out

Gil Brealey

Angela Punch McGregor, Drew Forsythe

It tells the story of a young female social worker who begins work at a hospital for retarded children, and discovers that some of the psychological problems attributed to these children are incorrectly diagnosed. Proving this to be the case is difficult, however, as it is generally accepted that as those who are 'profoundly retarded' cannot communicate, therefore they cannot think. In the case of Annie O'Farrell (Tina Arhondis), finding a way for her to 'talk', other than speaking or writing, finally shows that she is not only able to think, but is highly intelligent. The battle against the hospital to acknowledge this in a legal sense goes to court, as the psychiatrists try to hide their misdiagnosis.

Grampians Wonderland

Gil Brealey

The Grampians mountain ranges rising from the plains of western Victoria were discovered by Major Mitchell and continue to delight tourists. This program shows the exquisite wildflowers, the animal life, the rugged mountain scenery and the foaming waterfalls which make the Grampians so beautiful and so popular. Winner of an AFI Award: 1959.