Artscapes: Creative minds, artistic pursuits and inventive filmmaking
From the critically acclaimed directors Wayne Blair (The Sapphires) and Nel Minchin (Matilda and Me) comes an exquisite and enchanting look at the revolutionary, world-renowned Bangarra Dance Theatre. Through a rich and expansive history, told over four decades, the film traces how David, Russell and Stephen Page (Spear), descendant of the Nunukul people and the Munaldjali clan of the Yugambeh Nation from SE Queensland, propelled Bangarra to international acclaim, forging through the harsh realities of systemic racism within Australia. Together, they overcame personal tragedies and celebrated triumphs as they created a radical dance language and revolution that spoke to the reclamation of culture. But when Stephen tragically loses both his brothers, he must find a way to lead Bangarra into its future and carry on its mandate to change society. Heather Haynes
Co-presented with Red Sky Performance
Artscapes program sponsored by
MEDIA COVERAGE
- POV Magazine - "The quickly cut and sumptuously shot doc evokes the power of dance in its own movement."