The Department
2021, English. Directed by Sascha Ettinger-Epstein.
Life on the front line of child protection.
THE DEPARTMENT is a feature documentary which takes us inside the never-before-seen child protection system at work in NSW. Filmed in an observational style, it follows caseworkers across the state as they navigate the complexities of keeping children safe in families experiencing domestic violence, addiction, poverty, mental health issues and intergenerational trauma.
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- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- 11 November 2021
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- Australia
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What should I watch before The Department?
Watch The Oasis (2008) and Life After the Oasis (2019) first.
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The Department runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
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The Department isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 November 2021. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Department?
If you liked The Department, try 49 Up, A Toxic Love Story, The Class of ‘92.
Who directed The Department?
The Department (2021) was directed by Sascha Ettinger-Epstein.