Part 2 of a 4-part innovative film entitled “Two laws” which deals with the Borroloola people’s struggle for the recognition of their law. Describes the life of the Borroloola community under the welfare system of the 1950s to the present day. Suitable for middle and upper secondary levels.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
507159
Language
English
Subject categories
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Employment
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Government relations
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Legal status, laws, etc.
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Treatment
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Borroloola (N.T.)
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Aboriginal Australians - Economic conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Aboriginal Australians - Social conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Public welfare - Australia
History → Aboriginal Australians - History
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Master