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
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