First Fleet – Rite of Passage

Produced and directed by Bill Leimbach

The official film of the epic Re-enactment Voyage of tall
ships sailing from England to Australia, over 9 months.
One of Australia’s highest rating television programmes.

It won nine TV AWARDS, including Most
Outstanding Television Programme of the Bicentenary.

Nominated for the Penguin Awards Best Documentary,
Best Editing, & Best Director.