Before Furiosa: How Mad Max redefined post-apocalyptic movies

The story of how a low-budget indie flick led to a global pop culture phenomenon. Featuring exclusive, recent interviews with Joanne Samuel (Jessie in the first Mad Max film), Bruce Spence (The Gyrocopter Captain in Mad Max 2), and Emil Minty (The Feral Kid in Mad Max 2), this documentary delves deep into the legendary Mad Max saga. When George Miller and Byron Kennedy released their indie movie debut, Mad Max, in 1979, they unleashed what would become the most profitable film in cinema history. Its sequel, Mad Max 2 (known as The Road Warrior in the US), released in 1981, further revolutionised the genre by setting the visual standard for post-apocalyptic cinema. We also visit Silverton, the iconic filming location of Mad Max 2, now home to the extensive Mad Max 2 Museum. More than four decades later, Silverton remains a pilgrimage site for fans, celebrating the enduring legacy of a franchise that continues to captivate and inspire audiences around the world. As fans eagerly anti