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In the early ’70s, Aboriginal political activism took to the stage with the first all-Indigenous theatre company, the National Black Theatre in inner-city Redfern. Against the backdrop of street protests, a group of actors and activists created a voice for their community; the theatre became a social hub where Indigenous identity could be explored. Darlene Johnson’s forceful documentary features interviews with Indigenous media pioneer Lester Bostock, writer Gerry Bostock, actor Lillian Crombie, activist-academic Gary Foley, academic Marcia Langton and actors Rachael Maza, Bryan Brown and Bindi Williams.
This screening of The Redfern Story at the Sydney Film Festival on Sunday 8 June 2014 at 5pm at Dendy Quays is presented in partnership with ABC TV and Screen Australia’s Indigenous Department. It is followed by a panel discussion at the Museum of Contemporary Art.
Join activists, academics and actors as they celebrate the legacy of Australia’s first all-Indigenous theatre company, Redfern’s National Black Theatre and debate 21st century Indigenous cultural leadership. The Redfern Story: From the Streets to the Stage, at the Museum of Contemporary Art from 6.30pm to 8.30pm, hosted by Vivid Ideas.
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