'The Man Who Can't Stop' Drop-In Doco at the National Film and Sound Archive
Sat 25th Apr 2026
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I haven't seen this documentary, nor had l ever heard of Francis Sutton, but this documentary on the story of Francis Sutton sounds inspiring.
A man ahead of his time, Francis Sutton was passionate about saving the NSW Central Coast coastline from sewage discharged via ocean outfalls. Sutton’s tireless efforts irritated experts and decision-makers alike, and yet he fearlessly met authorities head on and persisted in pushing his ideas. He advocated for an inland storage and irrigation system as an alternative to seaboard disposal of sewage. The Man Who Can’t Stop offers a compelling retrospective on individual commitment to environmental action. This was at a time when less attention was given to humanity’s impact on the natural environment and the importance of conservation.
It's currently showing at the National Film and Sound Archives, as part of their autumn Drop-In Docos series, You can view more details at https://www.nfsa.gov.au/whats-on/drop-in-docos
If you'd like to treat yourself to a coffee before the film, (like Sal and I) let's meet at their cafe 'Dom's' at 10.30am. Or simply turn up and enjoy the film (free).
The film screening starts at 11.00am in the National Sound and Film Archive's Theatrette. Film is approximately 58min.
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Sat 25th Apr 2026 10:30am
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Self drive to venue - National Sound and Film Archive. Screening commences 11.00am in the National Sound and Film Archive's Theatrette. Or meet earlier at their cafe Dom's at 10.30am and treat yourself to a coffee!
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