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John Polson was headed for jail. One phone call changed his life forever | Australian Story

John Polson was a troubled teen when a sliding doors moment led him into the world of acting.
He went on to create Tropfest, one of the world’s biggest short film festivals, changing his life and the Australian industry forever.
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