Black Man's Houses (1993)

Black Man's Houses (1993) poster

In 1832 the government of Van Diemen’s Land sent the last Aboriginal resistance fighters into exile at Wybalenna on Flinders Island, bringing an end to the Black War and opening a new chapter in the struggle for justice and survival by Tasmanian Aboriginal people. Black Man’s Houses tells a dramatic story of the quest by Aboriginal people to reclaim the graves of their ancestors against a background of racism and denial. Documenting a moving memorial re-enactment of the funeral of the great chief Manalargenna, the film also charts the cultural strength and resilience of his descendants as they are forced to fight for recognition in a society that is not ready to remember the terrible events of the past.

Director: Steve Thomas
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Elizabeth Drake
Cinematography: Philip Bull
Editing: Uri Mizrahi
Production: Open Channel Co-Operative
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

australia, colonialism, indigenous australians, tasmania, indigenous peoples

More Films by Director: Steve Thomas
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Black Man's Houses about?
In 1832 the government of Van Diemen’s Land sent the last Aboriginal resistance fighters into exile at Wybalenna on Flinders Island, bringing an end to the Black War and opening a new chapter in the struggle for justice and survival by Tasmanian Aboriginal people. Black Man’s Houses tells a dramatic story of the quest by Aboriginal people to reclaim the graves of their ancestors against a background of racism and denial. Documenting a moving memorial re-enactment of the funeral of the great chief Manalargenna, the film also charts the cultural strength and resilience of his descendants as they are forced to fight for recognition in a society that is not ready to remember the terrible events of the past.
Who directed Black Man's Houses?
Black Man's Houses was directed by Steve Thomas.
Who stars in Black Man's Houses?
Black Man's Houses stars Roy Baldwin.
How long is Black Man's Houses?
Black Man's Houses has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
What genre is Black Man's Houses?
Black Man's Houses is a Documentary film.
Where was Black Man's Houses produced?
Black Man's Houses was produced in Australia.