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THE FILM STRIP: Hugh Jackman on racism in 'Australia' and missing Halle Berry.

www.eurweb.com - 28th Nov 2008

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Hugh Jackman: *In the film "Australia" Hugh Jackman is Drover, the clever cattleman, who is transformed by his caring for the orphan Nullah (Brandon Walters). The film not only mirrors events in Jackman's real life but some of the racist practices perpetuated against blacks in the United States.

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