Finding Maawirrangga

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Documentary

Overview

Tom E Lewis knows he must die with all of his Songs. After years of haunting silence, he returns to his Grandmothers’ country to seek the permission of the Jungayi (Lawmen) to learn Thumbul corroboree (Morning Star). With the family’s blessing through ceremony, the spirits, stars and ancestors help Tom prepare to find the mysterious Sandy Island of Maawirrangga by singing.

Keywords

indigenous
coming home

Details

Status: Released
Release date: June 13, 2017
Original language: English
Spoken languages: English
Countries: Australia
Production: Djilpin Arts Aboriginal Corporation
Cast: David Nyalik Murrungun,John Nyalik Murrungun,Tom E. Lewis
Director: Dylan River
Writer: Tom E. Lewis
Producer: Fleur Parry
Cinematography: Dylan River
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
Homepage: Official site
IMDb: tt6856240