The Colour of Darkness is an astute contemporary drama that considers the effects of rigid racial prejudice. A young Australian journalist is sent to investigate the attack of an Indian student: setting in motion a chain of events with significant personal and societal consequences. Inspired by the frenzied media coverage that followed the 2010 Indian student attacks in Melbourne, director Girish Makwana has crafted a detailed and immersive narrative that explores the real ramifications of deep-rooted discrimination.