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201753 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Colonialism Indigenous Histories

Occupation: Native

201753 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

247 years of Australian history are confronted as Aboriginal filmmaker Trisha Morton-Thomas challenges the dominant narratives that marginalize Indigenous voices.

Colonialism Indigenous Histories

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Trisha Morton-Thomas

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247 years of Australian history are confronted as Aboriginal filmmaker Trisha Morton-Thomas challenges the dominant narratives that marginalize Indigenous voices.

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Trisha Morton-Thomas

Trisha Morton-Thomasdirector

Trisha Morton-Thomas

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Trisha Morton-Thomas presents a critical view of Australian history in Occupation: Native. The film addresses the 247-year-old narrative that has sidelined Indigenous voices. Morton-Thomas shares personal stories from Aboriginal people, revealing their experiences and perspectives. The documentary challenges dominant historical accounts and discusses the lasting effects of colonization. Through these narratives, it calls for recognition of the true history of Australia and its first peoples. The film runs for 53 minutes and was released in 2017.

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