How the West Was Lost (1987)
The story of the 1946 Aboriginal Pastoral Workers' Strike. Eight hundred aboriginal station workers walked off sheep stations in the north west of Western Australia, marking the beginning of a strike which lasted more than three years. The strike was more than a demand for better wages and conditions, it was a struggle for basic human rights.
Director: David Noakes
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 72 min
Release Date: December 28, 1987
Cast
- Jacob Oberdoo - Self
- Billy Thomas - Self
- Don McLeod - Self
Screenplay
Editing: Frank Rijavek
Production: Friends Film Productions, Market Street Films Ltd
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
australian aboriginal
More Films by Director: David Noakes
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is How the West Was Lost about?
- The story of the 1946 Aboriginal Pastoral Workers' Strike. Eight hundred aboriginal station workers walked off sheep stations in the north west of Western Australia, marking the beginning of a strike which lasted more than three years. The strike was more than a demand for better wages and conditions, it was a struggle for basic human rights.
- Who directed How the West Was Lost?
- How the West Was Lost was directed by David Noakes.
- Who stars in How the West Was Lost?
- How the West Was Lost stars Jacob Oberdoo, Billy Thomas, Don McLeod.
- How long is How the West Was Lost?
- How the West Was Lost has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
- What genre is How the West Was Lost?
- How the West Was Lost is a Documentary film.
- Where was How the West Was Lost produced?
- How the West Was Lost was produced in Australia.