Black Fire
1972
8.0 (1)
24 min
English
First Nations people discuss their place in Australian society in this pioneering work of Aboriginal cinema.
$600
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Long thought to be the first film ever made by an Indigenous filmmaker, Black Fire examines the situation of First Nations people in the early 1970s through politically charged discussions, comical vox pops, and interviews with luminaries of the time such as Pastor Doug Nicholls and Aboriginal Tent Embassy co-founder Bertie Williams.
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- Released
- Production
- Monash University
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Top Cast
Lorna Lippman as Lorna Lippman
Doug Nichols as Doug Nichols
Bertie Williams as Bertie Williams
Harry Williams as Harry Williams
Top Crew
Bruce McGuinness · Director
Martin Bartfeld · Producer
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