Biopic by former Coastal filmmaker captures 'forgotten' tragedy of Tony Dicker and the brother he left behind

Meg Powell
May 16 2021 - 6:00pm
Director Lochie Hookway speaks to the actor portraying Tony Dicker on the first day of shooting back in 2019. Picture: Supplied
Director Lochie Hookway speaks to the actor portraying Tony Dicker on the first day of shooting back in 2019. Picture: Supplied

As a young filmmaker sat and watched a grown man cry over video footage of the brother he'd lost 30 years ago, he knew he'd stumbled on to something special.

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Meg Powell

Meg Powell

Journalist

Meg Powell has been a journalist for the Advocate Newspaper in North-West Tasmania since 2019. She has covered a range of areas and issues including crime, health, environmental issues, business, social affairs , the arts and education. Got a story to share? Email megan.powell@theadvocate.com.au or call 0448 302 029

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