Virtual Indigenous Film Festival – Reconciliation Week 2021
National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements.
Join us in celebrating Reconciliation Week 2021 with this years Virtual Indigenous Film Festival. This year’s theme, #MoreThanAWord reminds us to always be working towards braver and more impactful action.
FanForce TV presents a collection of award-winning Australian films which will premiere throughout the week, followed by live Q&As with special guest speakers including filmmakers, community leaders, cultural academics and more, to share, reflect and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander tradition.
Official Film Festival Line Up:
• High Ground – Thursday 27th May, 7pm AEST
– Combine breathtaking landscapes with heartbreaking acts of brutality, High Ground is a snapshot of Australia’s historical and ongoing struggle with race relations. A timeless Australian account of the damage done by rampant colonialism.
• After The Apology – Friday 28th May, 7pm AEST
– After the Apology is a landmark documentary exploring the continued practice of child removal and the community response as it follows the steps being taken by the community through grass-roots advocates to make a change.
• Skin Of Others – Saturday 29th May, 7pm AEST
– The Skin Of Others documents the life of the historically neglected Douglas Grant, an indigenous Australian war veteran and activist during WWI. The last performance by the incredible indigenous actor Balang Lewis before his passing in 2018. This is also the story of Australia, its violent past and its future potential. It recounts a tragic national history of Australian colonial relations with First Nations people, explores the ways we tell the story of our nation, and ultimately dreams of a more reconciled and inclusive Australian future.
• Yulubidyi – Until The End – Sunday 30th May, 7pm AEST
– This is the story of a young Indigenous man helping his disabled brother escape from their abusive life in a remote Indigenous community with the aid of a Mamu. This short tells a compelling and sympathetic story about those with disabilities that will resonate with all cultures.
• The Moogai – Sunday 30th May, 7pm AEST
– The Moogai is a haunting, psychological short film about a family terrorised by a child-stealing spirit, it explores the continuing horror of stolen Aboriginal children, as well as postnatal depression. The Moogai won the Jury Price at SXSW.
• Firestarter – Monday 31st May, 7pm AEST
– The story of Bangarra Dance Theatre through the eyes of their long standing and charismatic artistic director, Stephen Page. It is a tale of pride, heartbreak, adversity and empowerment, with the strength of Indigenous dance at its centre
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