Marking the the start of Reconciliation Week – Aboriginal political activist Robbie Thorpe stands as part of a long line of Indigenous resistance to invasion and this powerful documentary shows the making of this modern leader and tracks the resurgence of a powerful Black, Indigenous, anti-colonial movement that is currently reshaping the country.
Robbie’s story is a story of resistance across generations, the power of family and the unrelenting struggle for justice in a country that remains in denial.
Controversial and uncompromising, Australian Aboriginal political activist Robbie Thorpe stands as part of a long line of Indigenous resistance to invasion.
Robbie draws the threads of two centuries of oppression together by relentlessly focusing our attention on the core injustices. His messages are critical to modern Australia.

Screening to be followed by a Q&A with Robbie Thorpe and Shiralee Hood. Shiralee is Australia’s premiere First Nation female comedian, writer, director and cultural education practitioner.

Duration

75 MINS