Finding Maawirrangga
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.
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Finding Maawirrangga
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- Cast
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Status
Released
Release Date
Jun 13, 2017
Runtime
0h 15m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
Finding Maawirrangga
Production Companies
Djilpin Arts Aboriginal Corporation
Director
Dylan River
Description
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.
