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Punitive Damage

Punitive Damage

19991h 13m

Overview

The story of New Zealander Helen Todd's law suit against an Indonesian general that she pursued after her son, Kamal, was shot dead in the Dili massacre in East Timor.

Directed by Annie Goldson
Written by Annie Goldson
Produced by Gaylene Preston, Annie Goldson
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Top Cast

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Helen Todd

Helen Todd

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Allan Nairn

Allan Nairn

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Constansio Pinto

Constancio Pinto

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Alison Murray

Alison Murray

Themes & Keywords

war

About Punitive Damage

Punitive Damage is a documentary film released in 1999 exploring themes of war. Directed by Annie Goldson, it stars Helen Todd, Allan Nairn, Constansio Pinto. The story of New Zealander Helen Todd's law suit against an Indonesian general that she pursued after her son, Kamal, was shot dead in the Dili massacre in East Timor.

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