Yirawala [videorecording] : the Picasso of Arnhem Land.
Yirawala [videorecording] : the Picasso of Arnhem Land.
About this item
Full title
Publisher
Sydney : Morning Star Productions, 1982.
Date
1982.
Call Numbers
VB282
Record Identifier
MMS ID
Language
English
Formats
Physical Description
Physical content
1 videocassette (VHS) (49 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.
Contents
Producer, director, script, sound, editor, Sandra Holmes; photographers, Mike Atkinson, Ray Henman.
Publication information
Publisher
Sydney : Morning Star Productions, 1982.
Performers
Tim Elliott.
Place of Publication
New South Wales
Date Published
1982.
Subjects
More information
Scope and Contents
Summary
Examines the sentiments and philosophy of artist Yirawala MBE, spiritual leader of the Gunwingu tribe, who fought to stop uranium mining and the destruction of his land and religion. Examines many of the bark paintings of Yirawala and the myths behind them.
Alternative Titles
Full title
Yirawala [videorecording] : the Picasso of Arnhem Land.
Authors, Artists and Contributors
Notes
General note
Persons who appear in this film may have died since the film was made; before showing the film publicly, permission should be obtained from senior members of the community.
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
VB282
Record Identifier
74Vv6MP7L0BA
Permalink
https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74Vv6MP7L0BA
Other Identifiers
MMS ID
991006786139702626
