Sunrise: awakening = Tjintu-pakani

Australia, 1976

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Depicts a six-week long Aboriginal theatre workshop at the Black Theatre Arts and Culture Centre, Redfern, Sydney that culminates in a first performance for most of the participants. Highlights the dignity and growing self-image of those who participated. Suitable for secondary level. Performers include Andrew Jackomos.

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Credits

producer/director

Andre Reese

production company

Australia Council. Aboriginal Arts Board

Duration

00:29:27:00

Production places

Australia

Production dates

1976

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

303280

Language

English

Subject categories

Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australian theater

Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Ethnic identity

Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - New South Wales - Sydney

Aboriginal Australia → Indigenous peoples

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Indigenous peoples

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - Australia

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Aboriginal Australians - Social conditions

Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Self-respect

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Self-confidence

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Self-respect

Music & Performing Arts → Aboriginal Australian theater

Music & Performing Arts → Drama in education

Music & Performing Arts → Performing arts

People → Indigenous peoples

Short films

Short films → Short films - Australia

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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