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David Gulpilil reflects on his celebrated career as an Australian actor, his struggles with cancer and addiction, and his life in Murray Bridge.

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  • Meet David Gulpilil, a celebrated Australian actor.
  • See the impact of cancer on Gulpilil's life.
  • Follow Gulpilil's journey through addiction and recovery.
  • Discover the cultural significance of his story.

Did You Know

  • The film holds a 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 10 reviews.
  • David Gulpilil was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer at the time of filming.
  • The documentary was mostly shot in 2017, anticipating Gulpilil's limited time.
  • It won the AACTA Award for Best Documentary in 2021.
  • The film's tagline is 'This is my story of my story.'

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Who directed My Name Is Gulpilil?

My Name Is Gulpilil was directed by Australian filmmaker Molly Reynolds.

When was My Name Is Gulpilil released?

The film was released as part of the Adelaide Festival on 12 March 2021.

What awards did My Name Is Gulpilil win?

It won the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Award for Best Documentary and Best Editing in a documentary.

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