Black Fire

Black Fire

1972·24m
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First Nations people discuss their place in Australian society in this pioneering work of Aboriginal cinema.

Documentary

Overview

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.

Director

Bruce McGuinness

Cast

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Lorna Lippman

Lorna Lippman

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Doug Nichols

Doug Nichols

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Bertie Williams

Bertie Williams

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Harry Williams

Harry Williams

Details

Language

en

Status

Released

Budget

$600