Conquering Skin Cancer - Q&A Screening (CTC)

Conquering Skin Cancer is not your average documentary; it’s a compelling social impact film with a mission to prevent skin cancer.

In a country where the “bronzed Aussie” image has led to more skin cancer deaths than from road accidents, the WHO predicts a staggering 68% increase in melanoma deaths by 2040. But this is not set in stone. And although Australia has one of the highest skin cancer rates in the world (Cancer Council); most skin cancers can be prevented.

Weaving together compelling and emotional stories from survivors,advocates, and world-leading experts, the second instalment in theinternational Conquering Cancer Campaign delves into how every body canlive safely under the sun.Conquering Skin Cancer features prominent and beloved voices in thisimportant space. Faces you might recognise include 2024 Australians of theYear Professors Richard Scolyer and Georgina Long, Australian media iconDeborah Hutton, Olympian Cate Campbell, World Champion Surfer Wayne‘Rabbit’ Bartholomew, and beloved Australian actor Hugh Jackman.Inspirational activists such as Jay Allen (Australia Skin Cancer Foundation),Tamara Dawson (Melanoma and Skin Cancer Advocacy Network), ScottMaggs (Skin Check Champions) and Anne Gately (Author, “Sunburnt”) alsofeature, sharing their personal stories in the pursuit of positive change.

Cast: Hugh Jackman, Keith Thomas, Mike Hill, Sue Collins, Deborah Hutton

Director: Mike Hill

"A must-see for every Australian - young, old, and in between... this will save lives."
- Professor Mark Shackleton, Director of Oncology at Alfred Health, Professor of Oncology at Monash University.