(Black Man's Houses)

Content: In 1832 the government of Van Diemen’s Land sent the last Aboriginal resistance fighters into exile at Wybalenna on Flinders Island, bringing an end to the Black War and opening a new chapter in the struggle for justice and survival by Tasmanian Aboriginal people. Black Man’s Houses tells a dramatic story of the quest by Aboriginal people to reclaim the graves of their ancestors against a background of racism and denial. Documenting a moving memorial re-enactment of the funeral of the great chief Manalargenna, the film also charts the cultural strength and resilience of his descendants as they are forced to fight for recognition in a society that is not ready to remember the terrible events of the past.

Countries:

Australia

Genres:

Documentary

Runtime:

58 minutes

Year:

1993

Directors:

Steve Thomas

Production companies:

Open Channel Co-Operative

Actors:

George Robinson (voice)

Crews:

Line Producer

Music

Director of Photography

Art Direction

Title Designer