Presents reasons why Ned Kelly is one of the most infamous Australians in history. Although labelled as a bushranger and murderer, he was still a hero and leader to the destitute selectors of rural north-east Victoria. Features the works of Sidney Nolan, whose many versions of the legend are perhaps the most familiar Kelly images. Irish actor and broadcaster, T. P. McKenna; Irish political activist, Bernadette Devlin; painter, Sidney Nolan; Australian historian, John McQuillon; and filmmaker and Kelly expert, Ian Jones, are all interviewed. Written by Thomas Keneally.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
015382
Language
English
Subject categories
Crafts & Visual Arts → Nolan, Sidney, Sir, 1917-1992
Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Kelly, Ned, 1855-1880
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
History → Kelly, Ned, 1855-1880
People → Kelly, Ned, 1855-1880
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)