Three men walk through the bush

VCE Film Program

High Ground

Film and lecture

Stephen Johnson | Australia | 2020 | MA15+

Tickets

Per student

$15

Teacher (free with student booking)

FREE

When

Monday to Friday during school terms

10am–1pm

Depicting the brutality of colonisation, this film opens with a shocking massacre that leaves theYolngu child Gutjuk in the care of missionaries. Some years later, Gutjuk teams up with ex-soldier Travis to track down Baywara, a Yolngu man who is determined to resist the invaders at all costs.

This program includes a screening of the film, a short break and a 60-minute lecture.

Please note: this film contains graphic violence and sexual assault, and may not be appropriate for students who have experienced trauma.

Bookings

To make a new booking, a minimum of 50 students is required.

Event duration

104 mins

Rating

MA15+

Education enquiries

High Ground study guide