Two laws. Part 4: Living with two laws

Australia, 1981

Film
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Part 4 of the innovative film “Two laws”, on the Borroloola people’s struggle for the recognition of Aboriginal law. Aborigines actively collaborated with the filmmakers in determining the form of the film. This part describes the present movement by the Aboriginal people back to traditional land, the assertion of ceremonial practice and the setting up of cattle out-stations. The other parts of the film are: “Police times”, “Welfare times” and “Struggle for our land”. Made with the assistance of the Australian Film Commission.

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Credits

co-producers/directors

Alessandro Cavadini

Carolyn Strachan

Duration

00:40:10:00

Production places
Australia
Production dates
1981

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

303306

Language

English

Subject categories

Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Ethnic identity

Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Land tenure

Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Legal status, laws, etc.

Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Northern Territory

Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Social life and customs

Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Aboriginal Australians - Business enterprises

Animals & Wildlife → Cattle stations

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - Australia

Short films

Short films → Short films - Australia

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Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

16mm film; Master

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