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Cast

Crew

Kim Mordaunt

Kim Mordaunt

Director

Emma Hay

Emma Hay

Editor

John Whitteron

John Whitteron

Cinematography

Jenny Day

Jenny Day

Producer

David Page

David Page

Music

Cathy Eatock

Cathy Eatock

Producer

Kim Mordaunt

Kim Mordaunt

Producer

Cathy Eatock

Cathy Eatock

Director

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19980.0 / 1053 min
Documentary

Overview

A 1997 documentary which demonstrates the way in which art is central to the lives of Aboriginal people in maintaining their culture, expressing their laws and history and their connection to the land. Explains the effect the misuse of their artwork for commerce has on their communities. Discusses the problems with western copyright law when applied to Aboriginal art and the Aboriginal concept of ownership. Also looks at the issue of authenticity of Aboriginal art.