A woman wearing a traditional barrister's wig and a black gown, with an elegant white collar and large earrings.

Silenced + Q&A

  • Cinema
  • Playhouse
  • Run time: 100 minutes, plus 20 minute Q&A Subject to change
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Australia | 2026 | English | Documentary | M

Followed by post-screening Q&A with director Selina Miles.

What are the systemic reforms we need to stop the silencing of women’s voices? 

After #MeToo broke the cultural silence on gender violence, survivors swiftly found themselves facing a new kind of silencing and fear as defamation laws became weaponised against women for speaking out. International human rights lawyer Jennifer Robinson takes audiences into the courtroom and behind the headlines to reveal how the legal system is used to discredit and re-victimise survivors, with lawsuits designed to emotionally and financially ruin those who dare to speak their truth. Robinson brings unrivalled access to the women and journalists at the centre of high-profile legal battles across the globe.

From International Emmy Award-winning filmmakers Selina Miles and Blayke Hoffman, Silenced is a powerful, emotional and urgent documentary that challenges the devastating flaws maintaining the status quo within the justice system.

Following the screening, hear from Selina Miles in conversation with Documentary Australia’s Dr Mitzi Goldman in a Q&A discussion on the narrative and systemic changes needed to prevent the silencing of women’s voices.

Presented by Sydney Opera House and Documentary Australia

Event details

The documentary is sobering, harrowing, intense – and powerful. An important watch, an uncomfortable watch.

The Australian

Cast and credits

Director Selina Miles

As self Amber Heard
As self Brittany Higgins
As self Catalina Ruiz-Navarro
As self Sibongile Ndashe

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Address

Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia

Getting to the venue

The Opera House is a 7-10 minute walk from Circular Quay, and is easily accessible by car, train, ferry, lightrail, bus, bike and on foot.

Location and access

Playhouse

The Playhouse is located in the north-western corner of Sydney Opera House, best accessed through the Western Foyers.

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