Show Times

Apr.29
1:00pm

Venue

HOTA, Home of the Arts

Strand

Local Filmmaker Focus

Genre

Documentary

Language

English

Country

Australia

Rating

All ages

Against the Tide

World Premiere

2023
96 Minutes
Rating: All Ages

Against The Tide shares the story of the Smith family, who risk it all to pursue a lifelong dream – to live aboard a sailboat and explore Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.


The Smith’s longed for normalcy, but with an Autistic son unable to communicate and prone to violent outbursts, the ocean was the only place they could find peace. Together they sell their home and set sail on the adventure of a lifetime. This unflinching film documents an honest, unapologetic memoir of a journey that changed their lives forever.


Director

Lauren-ann Smith

Cast

Lauren-ann Smith, Adam Smith, Joanne Smith, Mackenzie Smith, Sam Smith