CinemaOSMovie · 2017 · 1h 3m

In My Own Words

Documentary

The raw, heartfelt and often funny journey of adult Aboriginal students and their teachers as they discover the transformative power of reading and writing for the first time.

Directed byErica Glynn

Status: Released
Runtime: 1h 3m
Language: EN
Released: June 9, 2017

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Blackfella Films

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In My Own Words – Trailer – SFF 17

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Directed by: Erica Glynn
Written by: Erica Glynn
Produced by: Darren Dale

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