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NameFilm - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander History
DescriptionSome important people and events in the history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander film. This isn't a complete list but is a good place to start.
TypePerson
Content WarningThis layer contains names of people who have passed.
ContributorDan Price
Entries6
Allow ANPS? No
Added to System2022-09-10 21:50:26
Updated in System2022-09-10 22:18:28
Subject history, film
CreatorDan Price
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Contacttlcmap@newcastle.edu.au
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-22.25
Longitude
134.666667
Start Date
1937-01-01
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Rosalie Kunoth-Monks is an Arrernte Anmatjere woman. She played the lead role in "Jedda" (1955); the first film to have an Aboriginal Australian lead. Since starring in Jedda, she has had a long career in human rights and politics. (Source: https://www.naidoc.org.au/awards/winner-profiles/rosalie-kunoth-monks)

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Utopia Cattle Station (Arapunya), NT

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TLCMap ID
tb331
Linkback
https://www.naidoc.org.au/awards/winner-profiles/rosalie-kunoth-monks
Created At
2022-09-10 21:50:41
Updated At
2023-12-11 17:48:13

Deborah Mailman

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Other

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Latitude
-20.733333
Longitude
139.5
Start Date
1972-07-14
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Selected Work: Redfern Now, The Sapphires, Bran Nue Dae, The Secret Life of Us. | Selected Awards: Best Lead Actress AACTA (The Sapphires), Best Supporting Actress AFI Award (Bran Nue Dae.) (Source: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0537648/?ref_=tt_cl_t11)

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Mount Isa, QLD

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TLCMap ID
tb332
Linkback
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0537648/?ref_=tt_cl_t11
Created At
2022-09-10 21:50:41
Updated At
2023-12-11 17:48:13

Ernie Dingo

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Other

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Latitude
-27.855488
Longitude
115.667143
Start Date
1956-07-31
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Selected Work: Redfern Now, Bran Nue Dae, Crocodile Dundee II. | Selected Award Nominations: Best Lead Actor in a Television Drama AACTA (Redfern Now.) (Source: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0227669/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)

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Bullardoo Station, WA

Sources

TLCMap ID
tb333
Linkback
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0227669/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
Created At
2022-09-10 21:50:41
Updated At
2023-12-11 17:48:13

David Gulpilil

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Other

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Latitude
-12.730839
Longitude
134.592814
Start Date
1953-07-01
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Selected Work: Australia, Ten Canoes, Rabbit-Proof Fence, Storm Boy, Walkabout. | Selected Awards: Best Lead Actor AACTA (Charlie's Country), Best Actor in a Lead Role AFI Award (Storm Boy.) (Source: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0347858/?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm)

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Arnhem Land, NT

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TLCMap ID
tb334
Linkback
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0347858/?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm
Created At
2022-09-10 21:50:41
Updated At
2023-12-11 17:48:13

David Ngoombujarra

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Other

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Latitude
-26.593611
Longitude
118.495278
Start Date
1967-06-27
End Date
2011-07-17

Description

Selected Work: Australia, Rabbit-Proof Fence, Blackfellas. | Selected Awards: Best Actor in a Supporting Role AFI Award (Blackfellas.) (Source: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0628954/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)

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place
Meekatharra, WA

Sources

TLCMap ID
tb335
Linkback
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0628954/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
Created At
2022-09-10 21:50:41
Updated At
2023-12-11 17:48:13

Miranda Tapsell

Type
Other

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Latitude
-12.438056
Longitude
130.841111
Start Date
1987-06-18
End Date

Description

Selected Work: Love Child, Cleverman, The Sapphires, Top End Wedding. | Selected Awards: Most Popular New Talent Logie Award (Love Child.) (Source: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3872555/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)

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Darwin, NT

Sources

TLCMap ID
tb336
Linkback
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3872555/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
Created At
2022-09-10 21:50:41
Updated At
2023-12-11 17:48:13
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