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The Ripple Effect is a powerful documentary primarily centred around St Kilda legend and proud Noongar Nicky Winmar's generation-defining stand against racism at Victoria Park in 1993.
Cast
Nicky Winmar, Nathan Lovett-Murray, Nova Peris, Otis Hope Carey, Ben Long, Bachar Houli, Akec Makur Chuot, Josh Addo-Carr, Wayne Ludbey, Tanya Hirvonen
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