“Kirsty Sword, a young Australian activist, aspired to be a documentary filmmaker, but instead became an underground operative for the Timorese resistance in Jakarta, code named ‘Ruby Blade’. Her task: to become a conduit of information and instruction for the enigmatic leader of the resistance, Kay Rala “Xanana” Gusmão, while he was serving time in prison for his revolutionary activities. Through correspondence, Xanana and Kirsty drew ever closer. Alias Ruby Blade captures their incredible story from this beginning to the ultimate triumph of freedom in East Timor, demonstrating the astonishing power of individuals to change the course of history.”

 
Alias Ruby Blade is showing as part of the Human Rights Arts and Film Festival (HRAFF)
 

 
The HRAFF is on tour around Australia in May and June:
 

MELBOURNE   9 – 23 May
SYDNEY   28 – 30 May
CANBERRA   3 – 5 June
PERTH   4 – 6 June
BRISBANE   4 – 6 June
ALICE SPRINGS    May 31 – June 2

for more information please visit the HRAFF website