On this week's episode, Jason and Stuey discuss 2018 Australian Rules Football comedy drama, The Merger. The team look at the history behind how the concept of the film came about, dive into the film's themes of acceptance, empathy, respect, and inclusivity and the context behind the political commentary regarding the treatment of refugees, as well as discussing the way the sport itself was portrayed, and finishing by focusing on the acting performances of the cast, making mention of John Howard and Angus McLaren especially.

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