
Show Times
Apr.29
1:00pmVenue
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