Borroloola, a community in far North Queensland, contrasts the legal systems of white Australians and Aboriginal people through local voices and historical context.
Synopsis
Borroloola, a community in far North Queensland, contrasts the legal systems of white Australians and Aboriginal people through local voices and historical context.
Synopsis
Borroloola, a community in far North Queensland, serves as the backdrop for Two Laws. The film presents the differing legal systems that govern white Australians and Aboriginal people. It features substantial input from the local community, marking a rare collaboration in filmmaking during the early 1980s. The project emerged from community discussions about land rights and cultural identity. Through reenactments and interviews, the film provides a historical context that remains relevant nearly forty years later.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See the unique perspective of Borroloola's Aboriginal community.
- Find out how two legal systems affect daily life.
- Meet the filmmakers who collaborated with local voices.
Did You Know
- TWO LAWS was released in 1982 and runs for 130 minutes.
- The film was inspired by the Borroloola community's input.
- It is one of the few films from the 1980s with Aboriginal creative involvement.
- The film addresses the concept of two distinct legal systems in Australia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the duration of the documentary Two Laws?
The duration of Two Laws is 130 minutes.
In what year was the documentary Two Laws released?
Two Laws was released in 1982.
What community is the focus of the documentary Two Laws?
The documentary focuses on the community of Borroloola in far North Queensland.
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