The Oasis
"A feature documentary about Australia's homeless youth"
Originally released in 2008. The Oasis is a documentary film. directed by Ian Darling. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Tough kids from tough backgrounds living dangerous lives - these are the young people of the Oasis, a grimy brick youth refuge in inner-city Sydney. No story is too horrific, no circumstance too dire, no kid too damaged for its tireless director, Captain Paul Moulds. Father figure, counselor, saviour and an orphan himself, Paul is nothing short of a legend amongst those who stumble in at breaking point with nowhere left to go. This raw observational documentary filmed over two years captures Paul's daily battle to save these lost children of the so-called "Lucky Country".
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 10, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Shark Island Productions
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Oasis about?
Tough kids from tough backgrounds living dangerous lives - these are the young people of the Oasis, a grimy brick youth refuge in inner-city Sydney. No story is too horrific, no circumstance too di...
Who directed The Oasis?
The Oasis was directed by Ian Darling.
How long is The Oasis?
The Oasis has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was The Oasis released?
The Oasis was released on April 10, 2008 in theaters.