Black Fire

First Nations people discuss their place in Australian society in this pioneering work of Aboriginal cinema.

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Documentary

Overview

Long thought to be the first film ever made by an Indigenous filmmaker, Black Fire examines the situation of First Nations people in the early 1970s through politically charged discussions, comical vox pops, and interviews with luminaries of the time such as Pastor Doug Nicholls and Aboriginal Tent Embassy co-founder Bertie Williams.

Keywords

anthropology
short film
indigenous australians

Details

Status: Released
Release date: January 1, 1972
Original language: English
Spoken languages: English
Production: Monash University
Cast: Harry Williams,Bertie Williams,Lorna Lippman,Doug Nichols
Director: Bruce McGuinness
Producer: Martin Bartfeld,Bruce McGuinness
Budget: $600
Revenue: Not recorded
IMDb: tt7933412