Steve Gaunson never had the opportunity to meet Alan Hopgood, the writer of Alvin Purple. However, with the donation of several of Alan's files to the Australian Screen Research Collection, it seemed an ideal opportunity to invite his daughter, renowned film academic Fincina Hopgood, for a discussion. She will share insights she gained about her father from reviewing his archives and how this process helped her navigate her grief after his passing.

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