Black Fire
“First Nations people discuss their place in Australian society in this pioneering work of Aboriginal cinema.”
1972•24m•8.0•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
Bruce McGuinness
Budget
$0M
Languages
English
Studio
Monash University
Cast
Lorna Lippman
Lorna Lippman
Doug Nichols
Doug Nichols
Bertie Williams
Bertie Williams
Harry Williams
Harry Williams
Production
Company
Monash University
Producer
Bruce McGuinness
Producer
Martin Bartfeld
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