| Description |
1 videodisc (DVD) (approximately 56 min.) : sound, black and white, color ; 4 3/4 in |
| Summary |
This is an account of the career of Donald Thomson, an anthropologist and advocate of Aboriginal self-determination, with a comprehensive understanding of Aboriginal material culture and way of life. He lived with the Yolgnu in the Northern Territory establishing great rapport with Yolgnu leader and warrior Wonggu. He later lived with the Pintupi (Bindupi) in South Australia, opposing the establishment of the Woomera Rocket Range. His support of Aboriginal culture placed him in opposition academically and philosophically to other anthropologists such as A.P. Elkin, and politically to government policies of the day |
| Notes |
A Film Australia national interest program in association with John Moore Productions |
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Viewer advice: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that the following program may contain images and voices of people who have died |
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Rated: E (Exempt from classification) |
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Originally released Film Australia in association with John Moore Productions Pty. Ltd |
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DVD, region 0, PAL |
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Available to Deakin University staff and students only |
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Thomson, Donald F. (Donald Fergusson), 1901-1970.
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Aboriginal Australians -- Treatment -- Australia -- Arnhem Land (N.T.)
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Aboriginal Australians -- Treatment -- Australia -- Woomera (S.A.)
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Pintupi (Australian people) -- Government relations.
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Yolngu (Australian people) -- Government relations.
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| Genre/Form |
Video recordings.
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| Author |
Film Australia (Organization)
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John Moore Productions
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