Bruce McGuinness in Melbourne Facsimile

Australia, 1986

Courtesy Aboriginal History Archive Victoria University

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In the late 1960s and early 70s, the Black Power movement emerged from cities and suburbs around Australia. It was “the most exciting and dynamic era in modern Indigenous history” according to historian and Aboriginal activist Professor Gary Foley, who gained widespread attention for protests during the period. Fellow activist, Koori leader and filmmaker Bruce McGuinness helped strengthen the intersection of activism and filmmaking with his politically charged Black Fire (1972).

Collection

Not in ACMI's collection

On display until

10 November 2030

ACMI: Gallery 1

Credits

creator

Gary Foley

Production places
Australia
Production dates
1986

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Aboriginal History Archive

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ACMI Identifier

P180656

Curatorial section

The Story of the Moving Image → Moving Minds → MM-06. First Nations → MM-06-C01

Object Types

2D Object

Exhibition Prop

Photographic print/Pictorial

Materials

Digital print

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