The world premiere of this film was held in an outdoor screening at Jigalong, the outback community where the girls were taken from, and where they still live.
Everlyn Sampi, (Molly Craig), ran away twice during filming. In one instance, she was found in a phone booth, trying to buy tickets back to Broome.
The last scene in the movie, which shows the real-life Molly walking with a walking stick, was shot first. According to Phillip Noyce, during an interview after a screening, Molly's age and health made it so that it would be best if that scene was shot first.
Doris Pilkington, author of the book "Follow the Rabbit-Proof Fence", is the daughter of Molly (played by Everlyn Sampi in the film).