Dot and the Kangaroo (film) Dot and the Kangaroo (film) Dot and the Kangaroo is a 1977 Australian film which combines animation and live-action. It is based on children's literature book "Dot and the Kangaroo" by Ethel Pedley. When 5-year-old Dot finds herself lost in the Australian bush, a red kangaroo who has lost her joey (baby kangaroo), promises to help Dot find her way home. In the process, the kangaroo introduces Dot to a number of other animals, teaching her a greater appreciation for nature. Yoram and Sandra Gross wanted to make an Australian animated feature for the world market. They read a series
Kangaroo: A Love Hate Story Kangaroo: A Love Hate Story Kangaroo: A Love-Hate Story, is an Australian environmental documentary produced by Second Nature Films, co-written and directed by the team of Mick McIntyre and Kate McIntyre Clere. The dramatic documentary centers around the relationship that Australians share with kangaroos. The documentary brings in experts on different sides of the issue, and features interviews with Tim Flannery, Australia's leading conservationist, and Terri Irwin, owner of the Australia Zoo. The film opened in Australia on February 5, 2017 and in 2018 "Kangaroo" opened in limited release to theatres in the United States on January 19. "Kangaroo" began