Zach Doomadgee’s father, Alec Doomadgee, plays a major role in the film's direction and production.
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Zach Doomadgee’s father, Alec Doomadgee, plays a major role in the film's direction and production.
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Zach Doomadgee prepares for a significant rite of passage in his father's community in far-north Queensland. The documentary captures Zach's experiences as he navigates his identity as a young man of mixed descent. It contrasts his life in Sydney, where he is one of the few Indigenous students, with visits to his father's home. Directed by Alec Doomadgee and produced by Sarah Linton, the film began production in 2009 and premiered at the Hot Docs festival in May 2016.
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- Meet Zach Doomadgee and his cultural influences.
- See the impact of identity on Indigenous youth.
- Follow Zach's experiences in two contrasting communities.
Did You Know
- Zach's Ceremony premiered at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival in May 2016.
- The film won Best Documentary awards at both the Melbourne International Film Festival and the Sydney Film Festival.
- Production of the film started in 2009 when Zach was about 10 years old.
- Alec Doomadgee, Zach's father, played a major role in both direction and production.
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Who directed Zach's Ceremony?
Zach's Ceremony was directed by Aaron Petersen.
When did Zach's Ceremony premiere?
Zach's Ceremony premiered at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival in May 2016.
What awards did Zach's Ceremony win?
Zach's Ceremony won Best Documentary awards at the Byron Bay Film Festival, Melbourne International Film Festival, and Sydney Film Festival.
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