Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter share their experiences as members of the Stolen Generation through music and personal reflections during a 2004 concert in Melbourne.
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Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter share their experiences as members of the Stolen Generation through music and personal reflections during a 2004 concert in Melbourne.
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Synopsis
Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter perform at Hammer Hall in Melbourne during the 2004 concert Kura Tungar. The film captures their stories of love, loss, and connection to Country through music. Roach and Hunter recount their experiences as children of the Stolen Generation, their struggles with addiction, and their return to family. Filmed by Philippa Bateman, the documentary includes rehearsals, concert footage, and personal reflections, alongside images of Ngarrindjeri Country, where Hunter was taken from her family.
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Why Watch
- See Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter's powerful stories.
- Find out about the Kura Tungar concert in Melbourne.
- Meet the filmmakers who collaborated with Ruby Hunter's family.
Did You Know
- Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter were both children of the Stolen Generation.
- The film won the Best Documentary Feature award in 2023.
- Kura Tungar, the concert featured in the film, premiered in 2004.
- The film was initially set to premiere at MIFF on August 20, 2021, but was canceled due to Covid.
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Who directed Wash My Soul in the River's Flow?
Philippa Bateman wrote and directed Wash My Soul in the River's Flow.
What award did the film win in 2023?
It won the top prize for Best Documentary Feature at the Australian International Documentary Conference in 2023.
When was the film released in Australian cinemas?
It was released in Australian cinemas on 7 March 2022.
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