The Wheeler Centre

Investigative journalist Peter Greste and award-winning actor Richard Roxburgh unite for a live in-conversation following a special preview screening of The Correspondent.

In a world marked by escalating global conflicts and a relentless news cycle, the power of reliable investigative journalism has never been more vital.

At this special event, hear firsthand from Peter Greste as he recounts his harrowing imprisonment during his reporting on the Arab Spring. He shares how he survived, and the profound lessons learned while caught in the heart of a deadly conflict.

The Correspondent, a new film based on Greste’s autobiography The First Casualty, stars the beloved and prolific actor Richard Roxburgh. This event will feature a preview of the film ahead of its theatrical release on 17 April 2025, followed by Greste and Roxburgh joined by Lisa French for a compelling conversation about the process of adapting and recreating an unforgettable story.

Tickets to this event include both the film screening and the in-conversation following the screening.

The Correspondent is based on an updated edition of Peter Greste's memoir The First Casualty, published in 2017. The Correspondent will feature an extensive new chapter by Greste covering current international events and featuring a foreword by the film’s producer, Carmel Travers.

Presented in partnership with RMIT Culture and Maslow Entertainment