Jandamarra's War.
In Jandamarra's War we learn how in the 1890's European settlers arrive in the Kimberley, North West Australia, with vast herds of sheep and cattle, determined to make their fortune by feeding a rapidly growing population in the South. But the settlers soon discover they are amongst indige...
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[San Francisco, California, USA] :
Kanopy Streaming,
2015.
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| Summary: | In Jandamarra's War we learn how in the 1890's European settlers arrive in the Kimberley, North West Australia, with vast herds of sheep and cattle, determined to make their fortune by feeding a rapidly growing population in the South. But the settlers soon discover they are amongst indigenous tribes, ready to fight the red-faced invaders who are occupying their land. This is the story of Jandamarra, an Aboriginal warrior, a Bunuba man, who led one of the most effective rebellions in the history of indigenous peoples' resistance to European colonisation. Following banishment from Bunuba society for breaking kinship rules, Jandamarra's attempts to assimilate into settler culture fail - he cannot accept the cruel and barbarous treatment of his people. Over 3 years he gains notoriety as a powerful yet illusive outlaw as he embarks on a guerilla war against vengeful pastoralists who are determined to punish and defeat the local tribes. In retribution for his actions Jandamarra is hunted down and finally killed at Tunnel Creek. His legend earns him both the admiration of his own people, and international notoriety. Director: Mitch Torres Awards: Winner Best Documentary under One Hour, AACTA Awards, 2011. Winner Best Docudrama and Best Biography, ATOM Awards, 2011. Winner, Silver Award for Dramatised Documentaries, Allan Collins, Australian Cinematographers Society Awards (WA), 2011. Nominated for Best Film, Deadly Awards, 2011. Nominated for Best Cinematography in a Documentary and Best Sound in a Documentary, AACTA Awards, 2011. Nominated for Blue Post Award for Best Editing in a Documentary, Lawrie Silvestrin, Australian Screen Editors Award, 2011. Nominated for Best Music in a Documentary, Ash Gibson Greig and Petris Torres, Screen Music Awards, 2011. Selected for Official Competition, FIFO (Pacific International Documentary Film Festival, 2012. |
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