Episode of Series “Aboriginal legends”.
The Bat’s wife was stolen from him by Rainbow. To get her back Bat mortally wounds the sleeping Rainbow. Bleeding badly, Rainbow rolls into the waterhole where he can still be found. Occasionally, during wet weather, Rainbow rises from the waterhole and stretches his handsome body across the sky. This title is also available in a compilation with two other legends under the title “Aboriginal legends. No. 3” Suitable for middle and upper primary levels.
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ACMI Identifier
303291
Language
English
Subject categories
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Legends
Animation → Animated films - Australia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Aboriginal Australians - Legends
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Childrens Films → Children's films - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)