The Department

About The Department on 123movies: released in 2021, directed by Sascha Ettinger-Epstein, running 89 minutes, produced in Australia. THE DEPARTMENT is a feature documentary which takes us inside the never-before-seen child protection system at work in NSW. Filmed in an observational style, it follows caseworkers across the state as they navigate the complexities of keeping children safe in families experiencing domestic violence, addiction, poverty, mental health issues and intergenerational trauma.