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1 online resource (streaming video file) (27 min. 46 sec.) ; 166842032 bytes |
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Family Confidential ; Series 2, Episode 3 |
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*Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that the following program contains images and voices of people who have died*This is the private story of the unconventional family behind one of Australia's most famous faces. When Sally Butler met Ernie Dingo, it was the beginning of a unique bond that would bridge two very different cultures. "They've been through so much and yet there is something that ties them inextricably together." Liz Butler, Sally's sister.Against advice, the couple married - and Sally embraced her husband's complex, extended Indigenous family. Meanwhile, Ernie defied the stereotypes to become one of Australia's most famous celebrities. Already a popular film and television star, he became a household name as the host of The Great Outdoors.But Sally had a private heartache. She had been told she was unable to have children. However, fate intervened and Sally and Ernie did become the parents of two children - a son Jurra, and a daughter Wilara. But little did the couple realise the bonds in place that already connected them.It seemed on the surface a perfect union. But just two years ago, Ernie's celebrity came crashing down in a media storm that would cost far more than his celebrity career.Sally and Ernie Dingo open their doors to reveal the true complexity, courage, resilience and love that bond and define a family.PRODUCTION DETAILS:Australian Documentaries. Director: Laurie Critchley (Family Fortunes), (Dynasties). This year marks Laurie's 10th year since her first foray into the family history format |
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Broadcast 2012-02-16 at 20:00:00 |
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Classification: PG |
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Dingo, Ernie.
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Actors -- Family relationships.
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Biographical television programs.
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Conduct of life.
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Man-woman relationships -- Psychological aspects.
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Western Australia -- Perth.
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Victoria -- Melbourne.
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Streaming video
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Critchley, Laurie, director
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Throsby, Edwina, cast
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Dingo, Ernie, contributor
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Dingo, Jurra, contributor
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Dingo, Marian, contributor
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Dingo, Sally, contributor
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Dingo, Wilara, contributor
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