Mabo: Life of an Island Man (1997)
On June 3rd 1992, six months after Eddie "Koiki" Mabo's tragic death, the High Court upheld his claim that Murray Islanders held native title to land in the Torres Strait. The legal fiction that Australia was empty when first occupied by white people had been laid to rest. Mabo-Life of an Island Man tells the private and public stories of a man so passionate about family and home that he fought an entire nation and its legal system. Though his greatest victory was won only after his death, it has forever ensured his place - on Murray Island and in Australian history.
Director: Trevor Graham
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: June 1, 1997
Screenplay
Editing: Denise Haslem
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mabo: Life of an Island Man about?
- On June 3rd 1992, six months after Eddie "Koiki" Mabo's tragic death, the High Court upheld his claim that Murray Islanders held native title to land in the Torres Strait. The legal fiction that Australia was empty when first occupied by white people had been laid to rest. Mabo-Life of an Island Man tells the private and public stories of a man so passionate about family and home that he fought an entire nation and its legal system. Though his greatest victory was won only after his death, it has forever ensured his place - on Murray Island and in Australian history.
- Who directed Mabo: Life of an Island Man?
- Mabo: Life of an Island Man was directed by Trevor Graham.
- How long is Mabo: Life of an Island Man?
- Mabo: Life of an Island Man has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is Mabo: Life of an Island Man?
- Mabo: Life of an Island Man is a Documentary film.
- Where was Mabo: Life of an Island Man produced?
- Mabo: Life of an Island Man was produced in Australia.