| Reference Type |
The Bulletin
newspaper
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| Title |
Tales of compassion and courage. |
| Author(s) | Tom Gilling |
| Publication Date |
16-07-1996 |
| Page Number |
77 |
| Comments |
Gilling gives an honest review of the From Sand To Celluloid shorts conscious not to give any films undue praise simply because of their ethnic flavour.
While praising most films for their powerful statements about the importance of passion and courage in the face of adversity, Gilling also critisizes one of the shorts for perpetuating myths about city/country oppositions and racial stereotypes.
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| Synopsis |
Discusses the tendency for mainstream filmmakers to reinforce racial stereotypes when representing Aboriginal people.
Highlights the need for more Aboriginal filmmakers to present their own stories and to breakdown existing stereotypes of Aboriginality in the Australian media.
Provides a brief review of each of the films within the From Sand To Celluloid collection.
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