Daniel Morcombe

2022 - 7 - 14

the stranger

Daniel Morcombe's parents label movie about son's abduction and ... (7NEWS.com.au)

Daniel's parents Bruce and Denise Morcombe say they only found out that the film was actually happening via the internet when it premiered at the Cannes ...

But I could see that there was a story about empathy and making meaning in the wake of violence, not violence itself.” “The crux of the situation is ... it’s the promotion of the movie that identifies this is based on the story of Daniel Morcombe,” he said. He led them to the site of Daniel’s murder and said “and that’s where it happened”. “We find the making of the movie morally corrupt and cruel. “The movie The Stranger is not supported by the Morcombe family,” she said. The makers of a new Australian film reportedly based on the events of the 2003 murder of Daniel Morcombe have been described as “morally corrupt” by the Queensland boy’s parents.

'He doesn't deserve this': Daniel Morcombe's parents condemn ... (9News)

Morcombe was 13 years old in December 2003 when he was snatched from a bus stop on the Sunshine Coast and murdered. His killer, convicted pedophile Brett Peter ...

Are they in it for their careers, or for blood money?" "Why are these people in it? "Out of our deepest respect for the family, the name of the victim is never mentioned in the film and the film does not depict any details of the murder," a producer said.

Interview: Marcus Paul exclusive with Bruce Morcombe - The Big ... (The Big Smoke Australia)

Listen Now: Bruce Morcombe speaks to Marcus Paul about his shocking discovery around opportunistic new film. “We found out by a Google alert”.

Bruce Morcombe speaks to Marcus Paul. His family’s story is very well known. Interview: Marcus Paul exclusive with Bruce Morcombe

Filmmakers behind The Stranger, inspired by Daniel Morcombe ... (ABC News)

Released at the Cannes Film Festival in May, The Stranger features actor Joel Edgerton playing an undercover police officer; Bruce and Denise Morcombe reject ...

It is a decision we continue to respect." "This movie does not help, that's for sure. "When the film was first in development, the producers approached the family to make them aware of the film — they declined to be involved. The film's producers defended the the production, saying "out of our deepest respect for the family, the name of the victim is never mentioned in the film". The producers of the film said it was "a fictionalised account of the undercover police operation that resulted in a successful murder prosecution". The parents of murdered Queensland 13-year-old schoolboy Daniel Morcombe have criticised the producers of a new Australian film, saying it is "making money off a heinous crime" and is "disrespectful" to their son.

Morcombe parents' plea to filmmaker (NEWS.com.au)

Daniel Morcombe's parents have slammed the upcoming release of a “morally corrupt and cruel” Australian film that was reportedly inspired by the manhunt for ...

Out of our deepest respect for the family, the name of the victim is never mentioned in the film and the film does not depict any details of the murder. But I could see that there was a story about empathy and making meaning in the wake of violence, not violence itself.” Personally, I find the making of this movie morally corrupt and a cruel, callous, selfish cash grab by all involved. It is a decision we continue to respect.” “Next year will mark 20 years since we lost Daniel. The passage of time does not make it any easier. The movie â€œThe Strangerâ€ is not supported by the Morcombe family. We find the making of the movie morally corrupt and cruel. Nor is the family represented in the film in any way,” they said. “Individuals who make money on a heinous crime are parasites. I won’t be going to watch this movie. I won’t be recommending anyone go. They are callously disrespectful to Daniel, the DMF & the Morcombe family.

Daniel Morcombe's parents condemn 'callously disrespectful' film (Brisbane Times)

The parents of Queensland boy Daniel Morcombe have criticised the 'callously disrespectful' new movie depicting the hunt for their child's murderer.

Film based on Daniel Morcombe murder case is 'selfish cash grab ... (The Guardian)

Bruce Morcombe asks filmgoers to not see Thomas M Wright's The Stranger, but producers say it does not name Daniel or depict his death.

The film went on to win 11 categories at the 2021 Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards. However, they also made clear that the crime is not the focus of the film, nor depicted within it. “Its appalling storyline ignores our family’s pain and chooses to profit from 13-year-old Daniel Morcombe’s death.

The Stranger: Melbourne Film Festival will STILL open with Daniel ... (Daily Mail)

It took an eight-year police investigation to convict Brett Peter Cowan with Daniel's murder. The Stranger, starring Joel Edgerton, follows the story of an ...

But I could see that there was a story about empathy and making meaning in the wake of violence, not violence itself. 'The name of the victim is not mentioned and the family is not represented in the film. 'The Stranger is a fictionalised account of the undercover police operation that resulted in a successful murder prosecution. It is a decision we continue to respect.' Out of our deepest respect for the family, the name of the victim is never mentioned in the film and the film does not depict any details of the murder. They declined to be involved. 'Individuals who make money on a heinous crime are parasites. 'When the film was first in development, the producers approached the family to make them aware of the film. Nor is the family represented in the film in any way,' they said. They said they feel 'slighted' by the film and want the producers to stop using Daniel's name to promote the movie. The crime is not the focus of the film; it is not depicted on screen. - Bruce and Denise Morcombe have slammed the film and its producers

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