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Produced by Matchbox Pictures Pty Ltd

Producers: Tony Ayers, Helen Bowden and Michael McMahon
Executive Producers: Penny Chapman, Carole Sklan
Associate Producer: Christos Tsiolkas
Directors: Jessica Hobbs, Matthew Saville, Tony Ayres, Robert Connolly
Writers: Kris Mrksa, Alice Bell, Emily Ballou, Michael Miller, Cate Shortland

Aired: October – November 2011 (ABC)

An eight-part drama series based on the award-winning novel by Christos Tsiolkas. The Slap tells the story of a group of people enjoying a backyard barbecue together, who are torn apart when one man slaps the child of another guest. The boy's parents are so upset by the assault that they call the police and bring legal action against the man, forcing family and friends to take sides. Each one-hour episode tells the story from the perspective of one of the main characters. Filmed in Melbourne from January 19 - April 04, 2011