Dot and the Kangaroo

Lost in the bush, Dot is a young girl trying to find her way home until she is befriended by a big Red Kangaroo searching for her lost Joey. Nestled in the kangaroo's soft pouch, Dot has the trip of a lifetime, bounding from one adventure to the next – along the way meeting a koala, platypus, and kookaburra - and even a mob of angry dingoes!

A classic Australian children’s film from 1977, Dot and the Kangaroo captures an era of innocence and discovery, where the bush is home to a variety of wide-eyed creatures ready to make friends. A nostalgia trip for anyone who was a child in the 80’s, with true blue songs from native wildlife. 

Watch the trailer here.

Rating: G
Runtime:  70min
Released 1977

iGEN Cinema is a specially curated programme of films for kids and their carers. With support from City of Hobart, Wide Angle Tasmania presents each screening for free to introduce little ones to the big screen in a kid-friendly space.

Cost:  Free - donations are encouraged

BYO cushion, toys and snacks.

Directed by Yoram Gross

Based on the book by Ethel Pedley

Screenplay by John Palmer

Cast Barbara Frawley, Joan Bruce and Spike Milligan