The documentary was completed by Melbourne film - maker Eddie Martin after nearly three years of interviews with Rose , his family and friends .
A feature - length documentary Lionel premiered at the Melbourne International Film Festival in 2008 .
The documentary was completed by Melbourne film - maker Eddie Martin after nearly three years of interviews with Rose , Lionel 's family and friends .
A feature - length documentary Lionel premiered at the Melbourne International Film Festival in 2008 .