Always Watching is more than a documentary—it is a living archive and a national healing instrument. Through raw and unflinching testimonies from Stolen Generations survivors, this film transforms personal truth-telling into collective wisdom, offering Australian society an unprecedented tool for understanding the enduring impacts of forced child removal policies.
More than historical record, it is a sacred space for survivor families seeking validation and connection, a catalyst for community dialogue, a reconciliation framework for corporations and government agencies, and an educational resource for schools and universities. Each testimony becomes a gift to the nation—an invitation to witness resilience, confront uncomfortable truths, and participate in the ongoing work of healing.
Always Watching extends an open invitation to all Australians to be part of the journey toward justice, reconciliation, and a shared future built on truth. We invite you to host a screening today.
Through unflinching testimonies Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders reveal the human cost of government policies that separated children from families—and their ongoing journeys to reclaim identity and reconnect with lost relatives.
Each screening creates a vital opportunity for healing
Survivors & Families: To have experiences validated and witnessed
Community Members: Connection to Link-Up NSW support services
All Australians: Understanding ongoing impacts and reconciliation
Every screening includes: Content warnings, counseling information, post-screening discussion, Link-Up NSW support access.
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68-minute documentary
Professional cinema environment
Post-screening discussion
Link-Up NSW support info
Content warnings provided
BOOK CINEMA SCREENING
Available 2026
Host in your venue
Community-centered approach
Promotional materials provided
Community screenings will be available in 2026.
EXPRESS INTEREST NOW
Available 2026
Online group screening
Interactive post-film discussion
Digital support resources
Accessible anywhere
Virtual group screenings will be available in 2026.
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Never hosted? We make it easy
· Step 1: Choose Your Cinema - Select Event, Palace, Village, Hoyts, Reading, or any independent cinema
· Step 2: Pick Your Date - We schedule with cinema. Tickets only on sale after minimum confirmed. No risk - full refunds if not met
· Step 3: Spread the Word - Share your page. We provide all promotional materials
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Support truth-telling and healing across Australia
Always Watching creates opportunities for collective healing, reconciliation, and justice. Whether you represent a foundation, community organization, or corporation, there are meaningful ways to support this vital work and ensure survivors' voices reach every corner of Australia.
Your support helps bring this documentary to remote communities, fund free screenings for survivors and their families, provide trauma-informed resources, and strengthen Link-Up NSW's ongoing reunification work.[readmore]
SUPPORT OUTREACH
Support Regional Outreach Campaign
6 of 15 Link-Up offices have no cinema within 200km
Remote WA offices: 1,640-3,200km to nearest cinema
$5,000 = 2-3 regional community screenings
Goal: 50 regional/remote screenings
HOST & SPONSOR
Host and sponsor tickets for your community
Sponsor tickets for members who couldn't attend
Rent venue, provide free entry
Partner with Link-Up NSW
Workplace reconciliation screening
We provide: All promo materials, facilitator connections, Link-Up coordination, support services info
CORPORATE INQUIRY
Integrate into Reconciliation Action Plan
Truth-telling and acknowledgment
Staff education and awareness
Support for Indigenous employees
Measurable reconciliation action
Custom solutions available: Executive screenings, all-staff screenings, cultural awareness integration
Be first to know about new screenings, resources, and ways to support truth-telling and healing.
Is this content suitable for all audiences?
This documentary contains emotionally challenging content about child removal, institutional abuse, and intergenerational trauma. Content warnings provided in advance. We recommend:
Ages 15+ for general audiences
Adult supervision for younger viewers
Advance review for educators bringing students
Consideration of personal/family history
For Hosts: We recommend anyone hosting ensure they can refer attendees to suitable support services if requested. Link-Up NSW can assist with referral pathways.
What support is available during and after screenings?
The film includes a trigger warning introduction with links to:
13YARN: 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support)
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
This website provides direct links to:
Link-Up NSW and other Link-Up services (www.linkupnsw.org.au)
Healing Foundation programs (healingfoundation.org.au)
Local Indigenous support organizations
Family tracing services
Every screening includes: Pre-screening acknowledgment, counseling service info, Link-Up NSW support pathways, post-screening discussion opportunities, connection to local services, resource guides.
We encourage hosts to: Establish referral pathways before screening, have info readily available, consider Link-Up representative, allow time for post-screening processing.
How long is the documentary?
Always Watching runs 68 minutes.
For those hosting screenings, we strongly recommend:
Pre-screening: Acknowledgment of Country (5-10 min)
Film screening: 68 minutes
Post-screening: Facilitated Q&A (30-60 min)
Connection to support services
Plan for approximately 2 hours for the full experience.
A Q&A session with a trained facilitator is the best way of ensuring a powerful and healing experience for all attendees. Post-screening dialogue allows emotional processing, community connection, questions about Stolen Generations, pathways to action, and direct Link-Up NSW connection.
We can help connect hosts with facilitators.
What is Link-Up NSW?
Link-Up (NSW) Aboriginal Corporation provides free, confidential family tracing services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people removed from their families under past government policies.
Reunited over 5,000 survivors with their families since 1980.
Learn more: www.linkupnsw.org.au
How can I learn more about the Stolen Generations?
Educational resources will be available after screenings. Key resources include:
humanrights.gov.au (Bringing Them Home)
familymatters.org.au (Family Matters Report)
aiatsis.gov.au (AIATSIS)
Educational materials will be available for teachers and facilitators.
Can I watch this film online?
Cinema & Community Screenings (Available Now)
Virtual Group Screenings (Available Now)
Individual Streaming (Will be available in 2026) - via educational platforms and streaming services, proceeds support Link-Up NSW
Don't see a screening near you? Request one for your community.
What is the Regional Outreach Campaign?
Many Link-Up offices serve remote communities with no nearby cinema access. The Regional Outreach Campaign brings Always Watching directly to these underserved areas.
The Challenge: - 6 of 15 Link-Up offices have no cinema within 200km - Remote WA offices: 1,640-3,200km to nearest cinema - Survivors in these areas have limited access to healing resources and community screenings
Our Goal: - 50 regional/remote community screenings - $5,000 funds 2-3 regional screenings - Free admission for survivors and families - Link-Up NSW coordination and support services at every screening
These screenings create vital opportunities for survivors in remote areas to: - See their stories represented on screen - Connect with Link-Up NSW family tracing services - Access trauma counseling and healing resources - Build community support networks
Support the Regional Outreach Campaign to ensure every survivor, regardless of location, can access this healing experience.
What is Link-Up NSW and how does this partnership work?
For over 40 years, Link-Up NSW has been reuniting Stolen Generations survivors with their families and culture.
LINK-UP (NSW) ABORIGINAL CORPORATION
"Bringing families home since 1980"
The Numbers:
- 5,000+ families reunited since 1980
- 40+ years of healing work
- 24/7 support available
- Thousands more still searching
What Link-Up NSW Provides:
- Free, confidential family tracing services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people removed from their families under past government policies
- Reunion support and counseling
- Cultural connection programs
- Advocacy and education
- 24/7 support line: (02) 9421 4700
The Partnership:
Every Always Watching screening includes:
- Link-Up NSW information packets
- Direct connection to family search services
- Ongoing support for anyone beginning their reunion journey
- Link-Up NSW representatives at select screenings to support anyone seeking family tracing services or healing resources
Link-Up NSW has 15 offices across Australia, providing localized support to Stolen Generations survivors and their families. However, 6 of these offices have no cinema within 200km, which is why the Regional Outreach Campaign is so critical.
Contact Link-Up NSW:
Website: www.linkupnsw.org.au
Phone: (02) 9421 4700
Email: Linkup@nsw.link-up.org.au
If you or someone you know is searching for family members, Link-Up NSW can help.
What is the release strategy?
Always Watching is being released strategically to maximize community impact and healing opportunities.
CURRENT (Available Now):
- Cinema Screenings - FanForce demand-based bookings at major cinema chains nationwide
- Virtual Group Screenings - Online screenings for organizations, schools, and community groups
- Community Screenings - Hosted by organizations in non-cinema venues
COMING 2026:
- Individual Streaming - Available via educational platforms and streaming services
- Proceeds support Link-Up NSW family reunification services
- Educational curriculum materials for schools and universities
Why This Approach?
We're prioritizing community screenings that:
- Include post-screening healing circle discussions
- Provide direct connection to Link-Up NSW support services
- Create safe, trauma-informed spaces for survivors
- Build collective understanding and reconciliation
The cinema and community screening phase ensures the film reaches audiences in the most impactful, supported way possible before broader individual streaming access.
Interested in hosting before 2026?
Request a cinema or community screening today.
Where do you screen?
Always Watching screens at cinemas nationwide through FanForce's demand-based booking system.
Partner Cinema Chains
: - Event Cinemas
- Palace Cinemas
- Village Cinemas
- Hoyts - Reading Cinemas
- Independent cinemas Australia-wide
How It Works:
Anyone can request a screening at their local cinema. Once enough people book tickets (typically 30-50), the screening is confirmed. If the minimum isn't met, everyone receives a full refund—no risk.
Current Screenings: Check the FanForce widget above for live screening dates and locations near you.
Don't see your area listed?
Request a screening for your:
- Local cinema -
School or university
- Community center
- Workplace
- Cultural organization
We provide all promotional materials, facilitator connections, and Link-Up NSW coordination to make hosting easy.
FANFORCE TV acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples should be aware that this page may contain images or names of people who have passed away.