Murbah Swamp Beer

"A documentary that could only be true in Australia"

Just before Easter 2001, a semi-trailer loaded with 40,000 bottles of beer crashed into the Tweed River on the out skirts of the northern New South Wales town of Murwillumbah (known as "Murbah" to the locals). With salvage crews ordered to clear the crash zone for the busy Easter traffic, the locals undertook their own salvage operation, making it their best Easter ever. Murbah Swamp Beer is a documentary about an event that could only happen in Australia. It captures the spirit of a small, country town as its citizens discover that beer definitely tastes better when it's free.

Release Date

February 24, 2002

Status

Released

Original Title

Murbah Swamp Beer

Runtime

7min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English

Production Companies

Scorpio Media Pty. Ltd.