3min trailer and 22min documentary - 2005 July - SA
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First Fleet Back - Uncle Kevin vs the Queen is a multi-award winning half hour satirical documentary on racism and reconciliation, made 2003-2005 in collaboration with Arabunna Elder Kevin Buzzacott, broadcast nationally in 2007-2009 on National Indigenous TV.
Join the ‘Minister for Invasion Affairs’, vote now to de-colonize Australia and follow Aboriginal Elder Kevin Buzzacott’s thought-provoking struggle for self-determination and against racism.
In a blend of cinema verite, blaxploitation and satirical reality TV, Tallstoreez’ 22-min hybrid documentary pushes the boundaries of the genre.
Available through Video Education Australasia VEA
Winner Audience Choice Award, South Australian Short Film Festival, April 2005
Winner Best Documentary Award at the South Australian Short Film Festival, April 2005
Broadcast on Australia’s National Indigenous TV NITV in July 2007.
Festivals include:
EthnoFilmFest Berlin, Germany, November 2007
FIFO International Documentary Film Festival, Tahiti, February 2007
The Dreaming Festival, Queensland 2006
Transmediale.06, Berlin, Germany, February 2006
East Timor Film Festival, Sydney January 2006
Sydney Indigenous Arts Festival 2005
Melbourne Underground Film Festival MUFF 2005
electrofringe 2005 Newcastle
WildSpaces Film Festival 2005 Australia
SA Short Film Festival, Adelaide, 2005
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