Black Fire

Black Fire 1972

First Nations people discuss their place in Australian society in this pioneering work of Aboriginal cinema.

8.0 HD Movie 24m 1972-01-01 Released

Long thought to be the first film ever made by an Indigenous filmmaker, Black Fire examines the situation of First Nations people in the early 1970s through politically charged discussions, comical vox pops, and interviews with luminaries of the time such as Pastor Doug Nicholls and Aboriginal Tent Embassy co-founder Bertie Williams.

Storyline

Long thought to be the first film ever made by an Indigenous filmmaker, Black Fire examines the situation of First Nations people in the early 1970s through politically charged discussions, comical vox pops, and interviews with luminaries of the time such as Pastor Doug Nicholls and Aboriginal Tent Embassy co-founder Bertie Williams.

Original title Black Fire
Release Date 1972-01-01
Runtime 24m
Status Released
Director Bruce McGuinness
Budget $600
Production Monash University
Language English
Country Australia