"Adam did so much talking over that period – far more than I realised [before starting the documentary]. "Sport is such a great way in to have those difficult conversations," he said. "One of our greatest footballers, who happened to be Indigenous and a proud Australian of the Year, was literally booed out of the game," he said. Share. Not everybody is going to change their mind," Darling said. So you can see as the film unfolds how it has affected him so profoundly. More from 10. The use of archival vision meant Goodes was not required in the making of the documentary. Ian Darling said he received a call from the former Footy Show host- who is featured in ‘The Final Quarter’ – and was asked to explain how he was portrayed. We want people to understand ... and look after Indigenous footballers. "At one screening, Darling recalled a poignant moment with a young fan who was the only one in his family who had refrained from jeering Goodes. The Final Quarter, the latest offering from Australian director Ian Darling, examines the end of Goodes’ celebrated career.
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