Conquering Skin Cancer is a moving showcase of the devastating impact of Australia’s obsession with the sun.
“We are living in a sunburnt country. I mean, we’ve called it,” says highly respected Australian media personality Deborah Hutton, who shares her cancer story in the film along with an alarmingly long list of others, from Hugh Jackman and Olympic swimmer Cate Campbell to Scott Mags, whose best friend died of melanoma at just 26, a life-changing event that led him to founding Skin Check Champions, a charity dedicated to promoting skin checks, raising awareness, and lobbying for widespread change.
But turning around our love for the sun, the ocean, and the great outdoors is bigger than each of us individually. “The solution lies in long-term investment in national prevention programs, emphasising public awareness, regular self-examination, screening, early detection, and treatment,” the movie explains.
“A coordinated effort is crucial to mobilise public and political support, empowering governments to prioritise action. Together, we can combat the rising skin cancer rates, saving lives and reducing its impact worldwide.”
After a sellout opening season in December 2024, there’s a growing list of cinemas nationwide screening Conquering Skin Cancer in February.
See below for the latest list, but we recommend checking the Conquering Skin Cancer website for up-to-date listings.
NSW
** Special Event Supported by Cancer Council NSW
Cremorne, Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace – Wednesday 5th February 6:30pm
Includes MC Dr Norman Swan and Q&A – Tanline Trends: Glamourising Tanning and Trivialising Sunburn with Anne Gately, Liz King and Michelle Wong
Avoca Beach, Avoca Beach Theatre – Thursday 6th February 7:30pm
Tuggerah, Event Cinemas Tuggerah – Tuesday 11th February 6:30pm
Armidale, Belgrave Movies – Wednesday 12th February 7pm
Kempsey, Riverside Movies – Wednesday 12th February 7pm
Nambucca Heads, Nambucca Cinemas Centre – Wednesday 12th February 7pm
Port Macquarie, Majestic Cinemas – Wednesday 12th February 7pm
Sawtell, Sawtell Cinema – Wednesday 12th February 7pm
Blue Mountains, Mount Vic Flicks – Sunday 16th February 1:15pm
Check Conqueringskincancer.com.au for listings and updated links for the below sessions
Warrawong, Gala Cinema, Wednesday 12th February 7pm includes Q&A (link coming soon)
Merimbula, The Picture Show Man, Thursday 13th February, Time (TBC) Link coming soon
Merimbula, The Picture Show Man, Thursday 20th February, Time (TBC) Link coming soon
QLD
Maroochydore, Event Cinemas Maroochydore – Wednesday 5th February 6:30pm
Check Conqueringskincancer.com.au for listings and updated links for the below sessions
Gladstone, Gladstone Cinemas – Saturday 8th February, Time (TBC) Link coming soon
Gladstone, Gladstone Cinemas – Sunday 9th February, Time (TBC) Link coming soon
Yeppoon, Yeppoon Cinemas - Saturday 8th February, Time (TBC) Link coming soon
Yeppoon, Yeppoon Cinemas - Sunday 9th February, Time (TBC) Link coming soon
VIC
Village Rivoli, Hawthorn – Tuesday 4th February 6:30pm
Ballarat, Showbiz Cinemas includes Q&A with filmmakers Mike Hill and Sue Collins – Tuesday 4th February 7pm
Carlton, Cinema Nova – Saturday 15th February 12:30pm
Carlton, Cinema Nova – Sunday 16th February 12:30pm
Check Conqueringskincancer.com.au for listings and updated links for the below sessions
Mitcham, Wallis Cinema Mitcham, Thursday 13th February, Time (TBC) Link coming soon
Mildura, Wallis Cinema Mildura, Thursday 13th February, Time (TBC) Link coming soon
Echuca, Echuca Paramount Cinemas, Thursday 20th February, Time (TBC) Link coming soon
Yarrawonga, Yarra Golf Cinema, Thursday 13th February, Time (TBC) Link coming soon
Yarrawonga, Yarra Golf Cinema, Thursday 20th February, Time (TBC) Link coming soon
SA
Check Conqueringskincancer.com.au for listings and updated links for the below sessions
Mt Barker, Wallis Cinema Mt Barker, Thursday 13th February, Time (TBC) Link coming soon
Noarlunga, Wallis Cinema Noarlunga, Thursday 20th February, Time (TBC) Link coming soon
Piccadilly, Wallis Cinema Piccadilly, Thursday 6th March, Time (TBC) Link coming soon
NT
Check Conqueringskincancer.com.au for listings and updated links for the below sessions
Catherine, Cinema 3 Catherine, Thursday 27th February, Time (TBC) Link coming soon
TAS
Check Conqueringskincancer.com.au for listings and updated links for the below sessions
St Helens, Easy Tiger Cinema, Thursday 13th February, Time (TBC) Link coming soon