Sweet Country

In 1929, an Australian Aboriginal stockman kills a white station owner in self-defense and goes on the lam, pursued by a posse.

Sweet Country is an independent film because of its low-budget production and strong focus on social issues. It was made with minimal studio interference, and its story of Aboriginal Australians in the outback is distinct from mainstream cinema. Despite being from Australia, the film's focus on authenticity and artistic vision places it firmly in the independent category.