The Dark emu story [dvd]
2024
DVDs and BluRay
A thought provoking, revelatory and inspiring documentary telling the story of Bruce Pascoe's Dark Emu the publishing phenomenon that challenged Australia to rethink its history and ignited a raging debate. Pascoe's best-selling book makes the explosive claims that First Nations people were not only hunters and gatherers but also farmers who were part of a complex economic system. It ignited a fierce debate, sparking searing criticism. The Dark Emu Story is a feature length documentary that delves into the controversy, providing a platform for First Nations people to share their remarkable stories and enlighten our understanding of Australian history.
Main title:
Author:
Clarke, Allan, film director
Work:
Imprint:
[East Melbourne, Vic.] : Distributed by Madman Entertainment, [2024]©2023.
Collation:
1 DVD-video (approximately 82 min.) : sound, colour ; 12 cm.
Notes:
Title from container.Madman Entertainment: ABC003.Originally released as a motion picture in 2023.In English. English subtitles for the hearing impaired.
Credits:
Directed by Allan Clarke.
Audience:
Rated M. Mature themes.
System details:
DVD video, Dolby digital stereo, PAL, region 4, wide screen 16:9.
Dewey class:
305.8991
Language:
English
Subject:
Pascoe, Bruce, 1947- Dark emuAboriginal Australians -- AgricultureAboriginal Australians -- Social life and customsHunting and gathering societies -- AustraliaLand use, Rural -- AustraliaAustralian literature -- Criticism and interpretationAustralia -- Social conditionsDocumentary filmsFeature filmsNonfiction filmsVideo recordings for the hearing impaired
BRN:
2054120