Movie

Tudawali

1988 · 87 min

A somber, respectful biopic that quietly traces a trailblazing life toward its sad end.

Overview: Tells the story of Robert Tudawali who starred in the first ever Australian technicolour feature film, "Jedda". Station hand, actor and then Aboriginal activist, Tudawali died in 1967 at the age of 38 in tragic circumstances.
How it feels: Melancholic, earnest, bleak and warm. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Race, identity, fate, addiction
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
bleakstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: race
identity
fate
addiction
death
Places: None
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild