Steven McGregor
Director
Blue Water Empire (2019)
Series 1
A dramatised-documentary series giving a unique insight into the compelling history of the Torres Strait Islands, told through key stories by the men and women of the region.
Released June 25, 2019
None+
Genres: Documentary, Drama
Keywords: tmdb.indigenous, imdb.color-in-title, imdb.three-word-title
Production Companies: Bunya Productions
Network: ABC TV
S1E1 - Episode 1
An introduction to the Torres Straits and a fascinating exploration of the concepts that shaped Torres Strait Islander culture and custom before white settlement.
June 25, 2019, midnight
S1E2 - Episode 2
The pearling boom brings thousands of strangers to the region and has a profound economic and cultural impact on the Torres Strait. Missionaries introduce Christianity which affect traditional language, dance and tradition.
July 2, 2019, midnight
S1E3 - Episode 3
After the collapse of pearling, many Torres Strait Islanders are forced to migrate to the mainland for work. Legendary leaders like Eddie Koiki Mabo and George Mye take huge strides towards returning autonomy to the Torres Strait island people, while the tragic sinking of the Malu Sara demonstrates the power still held by authorities over islander lives today.
July 9, 2019, midnight
ABC TV
June 25, 2019
July 9, 2019, midnight
Ended
NR
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