Movie
Black River
1994 · 55 min
A sombre, opera-driven lament that unfolds slowly and weighs heavily, asking patience and quiet attention.
- Directed by
- Kevin Lucas
- Starring
- John Pringle
- Overview
- A sumptious and compelling film adaptation of one of Australia's boldest contemporary operatic works by Andrew & Julianne Schultz. Seen through the eyes of its central character, Miriam, an Aboriginal woman, whose son recently died in police custody and performed by the award winning mezzo soprano, Maroochy Barambah, the film portrays the tormented world of injustice; past and present perpetuated against indigenous Australians.
- How it feels
- Slow-burning and demanding.
- About
- Grief, justice, race, death
- Content
- Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
- Note
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- Directed by
- Kevin Lucas
- Starring
- John Pringle