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202155 minPGdocumentary

Colonialism Migration

Record

202155 minPGdocumentary

A road trip through Australia reveals personal history intertwined with stories of colonisation and migration.

Colonialism Migration

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Joanna Callaghan

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A road trip through Australia reveals personal history intertwined with stories of colonisation and migration.

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Joanna Callaghandirector

Joanna Callaghancast

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Joanna Callaghan travels through Australia, reflecting on her personal history and the broader themes of colonisation and migration. Using a mix of family photos, home movies, and her own films, she examines her connection to the country and her family. The film offers a portrait of her creative life, framed by a road trip that connects her past to her present. "Record" runs for 55 minutes and was released in 2021.

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