Island Home Country
Aug 02, 2008 · 52m
Director
Jeni ThornleyOverview
A poetic cine-essay about race and Australia’s colonised history and how it impacts into the present offering insights into how various individuals deal with the traumatic legacies of British colonialism and its race-based policies. The film’s consultative process, with ‘Respecting Cultures’ (Tasmanian Aboriginal Protocols), offers an evolving shift in Australian historical narratives from the frontier wars, to one of diverse peoples working through historical trauma in a process of decolonisation.
Cast of Island Home Country
Crew of Island Home Country
About Island Home Country
What is Island Home Country about?
A poetic cine-essay about race and Australia’s colonised history and how it impacts into the present offering insights into how various individuals deal with the traumatic legacies of British colonialism and its race-based policies. The film’s consultative process, with ‘Respecting Cultures’ (Tasmanian Aboriginal Protocols), offers an evolving shift in Australian historical narratives from the…
When was Island Home Country released?
Island Home Country was released on August 2, 2008.
How long is Island Home Country?
Island Home Country runs 52 minutes.
Who directed Island Home Country?
Island Home Country was directed by Jeni Thornley.
Who is in the cast of Island Home Country?
The cast of Island Home Country includes Jeni Thornley (Narrator), Rinki Bhattacharya (Self), Dur-e Dara (Self), Jim Everett (Self) and Phyllis Pitchford (Self).