HOMELAND STORY is a remarkable MUST SEE story of cross-cultural cooperation in the development of Donydji, an Indigenous Homeland in Arnhem Land. The Rotary Club of Melbourne not only feature in the film along with the Vietnam Vets who worked with the young men of Donydji, it is thanks to their financial support that this film exists.The film charts the Donydji community's transition from nomadic life to the digital age, from the 1960s to the present day, and the work of genetic anthropologist and Vietnam Veteran, Dr Neville White. (More details below.)
Watch the trailer - https://vimeo.com/336773143
EndTrachoma by 2020 has been given the exclusive opportunity to hold screenings around Australia, to not only benefit our project but also to help the Donydji community and enlighten as many as possible about our Indigenous Australians. We have held many online screenings with more screenings to come; during NAIDOC week we are screening the film as follows - and as seen on the poster
Next Sessions: Nightly from Sunday 8 to Friday 13 November 2020 - Come join us. And we are extremely fortunate to have a special guest join us each evening: Dr Neville White, and Producers Glenda Hambly or David Rapsey, for the post film Q&A session
Trybookings: https://www.trybooking.com/BMDKH only $10 per screening (funds to assist the Rotary supported Donydji Community to fund Joanne to finish her teaching qualification. You will meet Joanne in the film.)
Join us on Zoom from the comfort of your lounge-room to watch this remarkable film.
HOMELAND STORY is an amazing film showing 50 years of real-life footage of Donydji - a small Indigenous community in North East Arnhem land. In 1974, Dr Neville White, a biological anthropologist, spent part of each year on the Homeland, responding to the community's request to resist the threat of mining license claims. It is a moving portrait of a resilient and determined community facing the challenges of maintaining their Donydji Homeland and preserving their vibrant culture.
Testimonials
"...... there are moments and episodes that amaze you beyond your mind. I never understood how important it is to know not only your ancestors, but also your land. I'm impressed with how Aboriginal people treat their country, how much they care, how much they respect, how much they love it.
… This documentary is educational, there are things said and shown that touch you, that make you cry, that prove there's another way to live. It's not about having a house, it's not about your career or buying a new gadget, it's about being pure in the heart and having good intentions. It is that simple that sometimes you forget about it. I think we all should learn from Aboriginal people how to treat the world around us, our past and future. Thank you again for the opportunity to watch it and to learn from it." Diana from Russia
“It was a great night tonight and I found the movie very moving." Rosemary ACT
"Totally enjoyed and engrossed in the documentary movie. Need to spread the "message" so that we better understand the issues in the Aborigines community; what and how to relate to our fellow Aussies." Casey from Rotary Carlton
"Very enlightening film tonight. We have travelled around Oz. And listened to a few communities. About their cultures etc. but not like tonight. And yes there are those that live by their traditions and are downtrodden for it." Judith S.
Special NAIDOC Week 2020 screenings via Zoom
Sunday 8 November Monday 9 November Tuesday 10 November Wednesday 11 Nov Thursday 12 Nov | Each Screening starts at 7pm ADST 6pm AEST 5:30pm ACST 4pm AWST |