2021 * NR * 1h 41m Wow! I just finished watching The Justice of Bunny King and I have to admit, I'm emotionally drained. What a powerful piece of filmmaking. The acting by Essie Davis is absolutely superb. And the story kept me hooked right until the end. It's all about the desperate situation a mother )Bunny) gets into when her children are taken from her. She's basically living on the streets, earning money by washing windshields at busy intersections.
And the state seems to have almost no compassion for her situation. In fact, when a friend invites her to stay with his family, who happen to be Maori, you notice immediately that they have far more compassion than the government does. They warmly welcome her as part of their family.
Bunny desperately tries to be reunited with her two children. However, it's a struggle that seems to be insurmountable. What a moving and emotional story. Thomasin MkKenzie (Leave no Trace, Jojo Rabbit) is also great as Bunny's niece. If you're looking for something different to watch, I highly recommend watching this remarkable film.4 out of 5 stars
Currently streaming on Kanopy.com for free with your library card. Also on Prime Video.
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