The Policewoman

Narelle has become a high-profile spokesperson due to her work on current crimes committed against women such as Samantha Murphy, Eurydice Dixon, as well as missing persons William Tyrell and Cleo Smith. Her wide appeal is continuously sought after as a spokesperson in the media on programs like The Project and Insight, as well as national news broadcasts. This is the first and only documentary on her life and is a deep dive into her life and PTSD. The narrative is Narelle’s, as she herself investigates her traumatic unravelling, to make sense of what lead to her demise. The film will increase a viewer’s understanding what a “lived” experience of PTSD is for a frontline worker who has continuously been exposed to harrowing situations. She, herself in many ways, is a victim of the ripple effect of crime. The film also explores real measures in terms of protecting frontline workers as well as the recovery process and support for people who do suffer from PTSD.

Our impact vision is to change the public’s perception of the police and PTSD. We hope our film demonstrates to audiences the devastating ripple effect of crime and how greatly frontline workers are effected by the work they do. We hope to screen the film to relevant audiences with accompanying talks given by Narelle. THE POLICEWOMAN will leave an audience imagining how different our justice system could be with a police force filled with women like Narelle, both on the frontline and leading investigations. This feature documentary delivers insights into policing, women in law enforcement, prevention of crime against women and the need for better mental health amongst first responders. In terms of an Impact Campaign, we want to target specific groups that are related to the police force nationally as well as other first responders/frontline workers. This also has the potential for global outreach.

This film has the potential to change the justice system as the community will view the police in a more positive light. We also hope to change the perception of mental health as being stigmatising. We have seen first hand the impact of Narelle’s podcast and live events and we know that will only increase throughout the film’s release. Jonathan Page’s cinema release of ‘The Policewoman’ as alternate content in cinemas nationally will have Narelle Fraser and Claire Pasvolsky appearing at Q and A screenings after a festival run. We plan to do an extensive impact campaign that could go to the police academies nationally as well as internationally, other frontline worker associations and even into schools for legal studies students.

Due to Narelle’s status as a public figure and affiliations to Victoria Police and many other social entities and programs, we have direct access to these communities and associations. Narelle’s access is established and frequent contact with. She has a top rating podcast, is a key note speaker with Platinum Speakers, media spokesperson for the police and investigations and represented by Media Stable, visiting lecturer at Monash University in Criminology.

We hope that audiences will feel that they can share their own struggles with mental health and also to understand how PTSD can result in individuals who push themselves too hard. We know that by Narelle sharing her story and being so vulnerable and willing to share her experiences that others will come forward to share their own experiences, seek support and organisations, affiliations and individuals may change their policies.