Ex Curia: Baker & McKenzie's Chris Freeland on the Sydney Film Festival -- Lawyers Weekly

Chris Freeland, lawyer and Australian national managing partner of law firm Baker & McKenzie, chats to Lawyers Weekly about his role as chairman of the Sydney Film Festival, with festival director Clare Stewart.

They discuss their favourite cinematic moments, the importance that films play in bringing to light issues of justice and human rights, as well as some tips for hobnobbing with Hollywood's finest, and they tackle the question: Which actor would play Chris Freeland in the story of his life?

Ex Curia is Lawyers Weekly's new video series examining the interests and passions of lawyers outside the law.

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CREDITS:
Interview: Claire Chaffey
Video producer: Rebecca Whalen

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