Faces in the Sun (1964)

The story of four aboriginals grappling with assimilation pressures and facing a changing future. Through the experience of a bark painter, a teaching assistant, a carpenter, and a tribal headman, we see the type of life each one lives, and the conflict of the old and the new which sets up tensions within each one, and in Aboriginal society.

Director: Cecil Holmes
Runtime: 33 min
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Faces in the Sun about?
The story of four aboriginals grappling with assimilation pressures and facing a changing future. Through the experience of a bark painter, a teaching assistant, a carpenter, and a tribal headman, we see the type of life each one lives, and the conflict of the old and the new which sets up tensions within each one, and in Aboriginal society.
Who directed Faces in the Sun?
Faces in the Sun was directed by Cecil Holmes.
How long is Faces in the Sun?
Faces in the Sun has a runtime of 33m (33 minutes).