Black Fire
First Nations people discuss their place in Australian society in this pioneering work of Aboriginal cinema.
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
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 24 min
Cast
- Lorna Lippman - Lorna Lippman
- Doug Nichols - Doug Nichols
- Bertie Williams - Bertie Williams
- Harry Williams - Harry Williams
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
anthropology, indigenous australians, short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Black Fire about?
- 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.
- Who directed Black Fire?
- Black Fire was directed by Bruce McGuinness.
- Who stars in Black Fire?
- Black Fire stars Lorna Lippman, Doug Nichols, Bertie Williams, Harry Williams.
- How long is Black Fire?
- Black Fire has a runtime of 24m (24 minutes).
- What genre is Black Fire?
- Black Fire is a Documentary film.