In this video I'll chat about the film 'Van Diemen's Land' and the true story upon which the movie was based. Irish convict Alexander Pearce was sent to a penal colony on Sarah Island in Van Diemen's Land (modern day Tasmania), he escaped along with 7 others into the wilderness, and he was the only man to make it out alive. Please leave any questions or comments below :) Donate to help support my channel: PayPal.me/kindredgenealogy Visit our website at: www.kindredgenealogy.family Add us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KindredGenealogy/ Add us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KindredGene1 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kindredgenealogy/ Business Enquiries: vanessa@kindredgenealogy.family Write to me here: Vanessa Bland PO Box 4114 MAROUBRA SOUTH N.S.W. 2035 Music Credit: Marina And The Diamonds - Froot (exile retro remix) DISCLAIMER From time to time I may use affiliate links in the description box of this channel. This means that I earn a very small percentage when you purchase a product that I recommend - the same way a sales associate in a store earns commission when they help you select a product. This does not in any way affect the price you pay for the item, and absolutely does not influence my choice of items to show you. I only recommend products that I have tried and genuinely like!