Projects Supported
YIRRKALA BARKS
An historic political bark petition is discovered and makes its way home to Yolgnu Country, evoking the spirit of decades of activism for change.
Directed by Larissa Behrendt
Produced by Michaela Perske
Trailer
PRODUCTION GRANT
SYNOPSIS
When an historic Yirrkala bark petition is found in Derby, the community begin the ceremony of guiding its journey back to Yolgnu Country. The repatriation provides the opportunity to track the long political campaign — through petition, song, dance, campaigning — to keep culture strong and to have a voice for country.
Photos: Bernard Wright
Poster (tap to enlarge)