A new chapter in Stan’s Revealed documentary series will arrive in October, bringing to screen the story of three sisters who fought for more than a decade to see their former school principal face justice.
Revealed – Surviving Malka Leifer premieres October 5, continuing Stan’s slate of original investigative documentaries.
A story that gripped the nation
The case of Malka Leifer dates back to 2008, when she was working at Adass Israel School, a religious institution in Melbourne, Australia.
Leifer, who once served as the school’s principal, was charged by Victoria Police with 70 counts of sexual offences, based on complaints from at least eight former students.
Before Australian authorities could issue a warrant, Leifer left the country for Israel under contested circumstances. From 2008 until her extradition in January 2021, she remained there while navigating years of legal wrangling, court hearings, and varying restrictions imposed by Israeli police and judicial authorities.
The film follows students, and sisters, Dassi Erlich, Elly Sapper and Nicole Meyer, who spoke publicly about their experiences of abuse at the hands of Leifer.
What began as a personal ordeal grew into an international legal and political fight. Over 15 years, their campaign to have Leifer extradited from Israel drew in prime ministers, premiers and diplomats, while making headlines worldwide.
The documentary tracks that journey – from their first disclosures, through legal obstacles and political standoffs, to the eventual trial in Australia.
This film contains content about child sexual abuse that some viewers may find distressing.
Exclusive access to the sisters
With cameras following them for more than five years, the film captures the sisters’ lives inside and outside the courtroom, highlighting both their persistence and the toll of reliving trauma in public.
The documentary also examines the sting operation that exposed Leifer’s attempts to avoid extradition, and the broader costs survivors often face when pursuing justice.
Dassi, Elly and Nicole said: “We agreed to this film, unfiltered and unguarded, because WE believe truth demands change. We hope people understand why this fight mattered and why it still does. YOU have the right to speak. To feel. To be believed. To take up space.”
The team behind the film
The documentary is directed by Adam Kamien and produced by Ivan O’Mahoney, whose credits include the Logie-winning Unbreakable: The Jelena Dokic Story. Edwina Waddy co-produces, with executive production by Joel Pearlman for Roadshow Films and by Cailah Scobie and Alicia Brown for Stan.
Fremantle’s Mandy Chang also serves as executive producer, with Fremantle managing international distribution.
The project was backed by Screen Australia in association with Stan, with additional support from VicScreen, Screen NSW, and philanthropic contributions via Documentary Australia.