How a 15-minute film four years in the making was worth every waiting moment for one community

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A short film inspired by renowned author Judith Wright's family history in colonial Queensland has showcased the resilience of First Nations people – and brought a diverse community together.

abc.net.au/news/short-film-inspired-by-judith-wright-generations-of-men/101682802When Joanna Joy was 14 years old, her father handed her a copy of Judith Wright's book Generations of Men.The story by Wright, a renowned poet and author, is about her own family's unsuccessful move into central Queensland in the 1850s.

"I think it's pretty bold and brave of Judith to look at what she'd written, even though it's a fantastic book, and go, 'That's not good enough. I want to do it again.'"The idea of adapting these stories and collaborating with traditional owners to create a short film was born. It seemed a simple process — find the original property on which the story is set and engage with the traditional owners and current landholders.With the help of well-known director Wayne Blair, a Rockhampton local, community support for the film grew.Margaret Hornagold was emotional viewing her country on the big screen.

Ms Joy and her producer Elizabeth Simiard spent a week visiting Rockhampton, Woorabinda and Clarke Creek in central Queensland to hold workshops and find the right actors.Andrew Young and Zalhi Hayden both learned Darumbal language growing up.The next step was getting the language correct — it would be in English, Barada and, predominantly, Darumbal.

 

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Im so thankful to Ancestors for bringing IngaStunzner to Darumbal Country to ensure our stories are reported properly and respectfully. This film means so much to Darumbal and Barada Mob.

The film clip connected with this is worth watching. The wider community is quite passionate about this project, and it means a lot to them.

if i watch this show will it teach me to hate my ancestors? if so, no i wont watch it

Another ideological show that no one will watch! boring WasteOfMoney DefundABC

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