The Pintubi tribe of the Northern Territory still live nomadically by hunting and gathering, and have little contact with white Australians. The film shows how the Administration is attempting to help them. Music composed and played by Don Burrows, narration by James Dibble.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
008401
Language
English
Subject categories
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Ethnic identity
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Government relations
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Northern Territory
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Social life and customs
Aboriginal Australia → Pintubi (Australian People)
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)