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What About
Sal?

What About Sal? — official poster

A feature that reached the Netflix Top 10 and stands as one of the first Australian films led by an actor with Down syndrome to appear on a major international platform.

A milestone in inclusive Australian storytelling.

Director
John Jarratt
Producer
Niika Daria
Producer
Lewis Khan
Lead
Gerard O'Dwyer
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Anne Bruning
Cast
Kaarin Fairfax
Award
Septimius 2025
—Stills from the film

Moments from What About Sal?

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Trailer · Streaming on Netflix

—ON GLOBAL STREAMING PLATFORMS

A breakout independent success.

Following a sold-out theatrical release, What About Sal? reached the Netflix Top 10 in Australia and New Zealand — now leading to global distribution conversations for the film. The same producing team is bringing Endurance to the screen next.