Episode of ABC TV series ‘A Big Country’ exploring the real life story of Jimmy Governor, as compared to his fictional counterpart, Jimmie Blacksmith, in the novel and film, ‘The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith’. Includes interviews with author, Thomas Keneally, and film director, Fred Schepisi, on location during the making of the film.
Broadcast on ABC TV in April 1978. Reporter: Kenyon Castle. Narrator: Bob Plasto.
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ACMI Identifier
012537
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion picture industry - Australia
History → Aboriginal Australians - History
History → Governor, Jimmy, 1875-1901
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Sound
Colour
Colour
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U-Matic (low band); Access Print (Section 1)