The Coolbaroo Club (1996)

The Coolbaroo Club (1996) poster

Documentary about "The Coolbaroo Club",  which was the only Aboriginal-run dance club in a city which practiced unofficial apartheid. During its lifetime, the Club attracted Black musicians and celebrities from all over Australia and occasionally from overseas. Although best-remembered for the hugely popular Coolbaroo dances attended by hundreds of Aborigines and their white supporters, the "Coolbaroo League", founded by Club members, ran a newspaper and became an effective political organization, speaking out on issues of the day affecting Aboriginal people.

Director: Roger Scholes
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 53 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Roger Scholes
Production: Annamax Media, Ronin Films, Coolbaroo Club Productions
Country: Australia
Original Language: en

Keywords

indigenous, australian outback, aboriginal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Coolbaroo Club about?
Documentary about "The Coolbaroo Club",  which was the only Aboriginal-run dance club in a city which practiced unofficial apartheid. During its lifetime, the Club attracted Black musicians and celebrities from all over Australia and occasionally from overseas. Although best-remembered for the hugely popular Coolbaroo dances attended by hundreds of Aborigines and their white supporters, the "Coolbaroo League", founded by Club members, ran a newspaper and became an effective political organization, speaking out on issues of the day affecting Aboriginal people.
Who directed The Coolbaroo Club?
The Coolbaroo Club was directed by Roger Scholes.
Who stars in The Coolbaroo Club?
The Coolbaroo Club stars Christopher Robin Bodney, Eileen Clarke, Frank Bropho, Gladys Bropho, Helena Murphy, Joan Penny.
How long is The Coolbaroo Club?
The Coolbaroo Club has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
What genre is The Coolbaroo Club?
The Coolbaroo Club is a Documentary film.
Where was The Coolbaroo Club produced?
The Coolbaroo Club was produced in Australia.