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Finding Maawirrangga

Tom E Lewis knows he must die with all of his Songs. After years of haunting silence, he returns to his Grandmothers’ country to seek the permission of the Jungayi (Lawmen) to learn Thumbul corroboree (Morning Star). With the family’s blessing through ceremony, the spirits, stars and ancestors help Tom prepare to find the mysterious Sandy Island of Maawirrangga by singing.

15m2017

English

Crew and Cast

Storyline

Tom E Lewis knows he must die with all of his Songs. After years of haunting silence, he returns to his Grandmothers’ country to seek the permission of the Jungayi (Lawmen) to learn Thumbul corroboree (Morning Star). With the family’s blessing through ceremony, the spirits, stars and ancestors help Tom prepare to find the mysterious Sandy Island of Maawirrangga by singing.

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Info

Status
Released
Released
13 June 2017
Runtime
15m

Production

Director
Dylan River
Writers
Tom E. Lewis
Studios
Djilpin Arts Aboriginal Corporation
Countries
Australia

Languages

Original
English
Spoken
English