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200427 minPGdocumentary

Wirriya: Small Boy

200427 minPGdocumentary

A 7-year-old boy named Ricco lives in Hidden Valley, a town camp on the outskirts of Alice Springs, cared for by his three older sisters and foster mother.

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A 7-year-old boy named Ricco lives in Hidden Valley, a town camp on the outskirts of Alice Springs, cared for by his three older sisters and foster mother.

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Ricco, a 7-year-old boy, lives in Hidden Valley, a town camp on the outskirts of Alice Springs. He spends his days with his three older sisters and his foster mother, Nanna Maudie. The film captures a few hours in Ricco's life, showing his interactions and daily routines. It presents a snapshot of his environment and the support he receives from his family. The documentary runs for 27 minutes and was released in 2004.

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