Stolen Generations was one of the issues that used to affect aboriginal population in Australia. This consist in the taken of young aboriginals from their families and forced to assimilate into an other culture, this was done by the settlers of Australia.
Rabbit Proof Fence is a movie which shows this situation through its main actress three little aboriginal girls. The movie reflects a dark period in Australia history and although it is not happening anymore nowadays, it is an important issue in the matter that Aboriginal population look forward to the Prime Minister say sorry for the past atrocities.
Finally, it is possible to say so, that this a good movie, no just for its plot but also for the performance of its actors. I recommend it widely.
From this it is possible to answer the question: "From your point of view it is useful to say sorry after years of wrong policies towards a minority? Why, what else is needed?"
According to the movie I could say it is useful. I have read and aboriginal peopel demand for an apology from the Prime Minister related to the stolen generations issue, so this means after they get this apology, they will feel as they are taken into account and that they are an important part of society. But of course, just an apology, it is not enough, this must be followed of actions, not related to stolen generations becauses this is not an issue anymore, but it could be to issues like education, housing, health which are really important in order to grant aboriginal rights.
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