Finding Maawirrangga (2017)

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.

Released June 13, 2017 15 min 11+

Genres: Documentary

Keywords: mdblist.three-actors, tmdb.indigenous, tmdb.coming-home

Production Companies: Djilpin Arts Aboriginal Corporation

Country: Australia
Production Country: Australia
Languages: English