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2017

Finding Maawirrangga

Directed by Dylan River

Tom E Lewis knows he must die with all of his Songs. After years of haunting silence, he returns to his Grandmothers’ country to seek the permission of the Jungayi (Lawmen) to learn Thumbul corroboree (Morning Star). With the family’s blessing through ceremony, the spirits, stars and ancestors help Tom prepare to find the mysterious Sandy Island of Maawirrangga by singing.

Duration

0h 15m

Released

June 13, 2017

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Cast3

  • Tom E. Lewis
  • David Nyalik Murrungun
  • John Nyalik Murrungun

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