When a student protest erupts into violence, Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser is forced into a basement while his minders desperately hatch an escape plan. As the drama unfolds, the film prompts us to reflect on the fragility of democracy, the lifecycle of idealism, and the legacy of one of Australia’s most divisive Prime Ministers.

How to Capture a Prime Minister is a feature film directed and produced by Gary Newman, a Melbourne-based filmmaker, journalist, communications consultant and policy wonk.