When
Tue 7 Dec 2021
6pm (AEDT)
Join Gary Foley, Bindi Williams and Rachael Maza for a yarn about this groundbreaking sketch show.
Basically Black first appeared on Australian screens in 1973. Despite being well received for its biting satire and commentary, it didn’t air beyond its premiere. In 2021, the show marks an important turning point in Australian screen culture – one where Aboriginal people picked up the camera and took control of our narratives. Gary Foley, Bindi Williams and Rachael Maza come together to yarn about the creation of this iconic comedy show, and discuss the censorship of our stories and Basically Black's ongoing influence.
On exhibition at ACMI
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You will need to be a member of the First Nations Film Club to attend this session. By becoming a member of the Club, you'll also get a range of ACMI member benefits.
First Nations Film Club
Watch films from ACMI's collection and beyond, looking back on the trailblazing storytellers and seminal works that have paved the way for First Peoples stories on screen.
