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Weewar

2006

Synopsis

The dramatised story of Weewar, the first Nyungar man to be tried under white law in the WA colony in 1840. Weewar was a Nyungar warrior who was judged by English Law for a ‘payback’ that was delivered to another Aboriginal person, under traditional law.

 Produced by Kulbardi Productions, Black Russian Productions and Waugal Aboriginal Corporation. Developed and produced with the assistance of the Film & Television Institute (WA), ScreenWest, Lotterywest, ABC Television, Murdoch University, Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre.

Credits

Director: Glen Stasiuk

Writer: Karrie-Anne Kearing

Producer: Naomi Ashcroft

Key Cast: Trevor Jamieson

DP: Rob Bygott

SD | Colour | 7 minutes

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