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In Films for Unbreakable: the Jelena Dokic story

For their documentary highlighting how society turned a blind eye to abuse and the importance of safeguarding children’s rights in sport.

Award nominee 28 January 2026

About this finalist

  • Year: 2025
  • Level: Finalist
  • Award category: Media Award

About the 2025 nomination

The documentary Unbreakable: the Jelena Dokic Story portrays the abuse she suffered as a child at the hands of her father under the glare of media, the governing sports body, fellow players and coaches. This personal and painful story conveys the importance of safeguarding children's rights in sport.

In Films has produced 20 films, mostly in the human rights and arts sphere, opting for complexity and nuance to tell stories. They have won numerous awards, including Walkleys, Logies, AACTAs and Rose D’Or Awards.

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