Ramptha Edwards tells the story of her mother, a strong Yorta-Yorta woman who provided for her family, even if that involved moving away to work. Her skills as a fisherwoman were well known and Edwards understands that its cod that connects her to her mother’s spirit.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
B2002097
Language
English
Audience classification
ACMI classified
Subject categories
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Biography
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Victoria
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Women
Aboriginal Australia → Indigenous peoples
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Indigenous peoples
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Fishing
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White and Colour
Holdings
DVCAM; Master
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan