CinemaOSMovie · 2017 · 0h 15m

Finding Maawirrangga

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Tom E Lewis knows he must die with all of his Songs. After years of haunting silence, he returns to his Grandmothers’ country to seek the permission of the Jungayi (Lawmen) to learn Thumbul corroboree (Morning Star). With the family’s blessing through ceremony, the spirits, stars and ancestors help Tom prepare to find the mysterious Sandy Island of Maawirrangga by singing.

Directed byDylan River

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 15m
Language
EN
Released
June 13, 2017
Studios
Djilpin Arts Aboriginal Corporation

Featuring

Cast & crew

3 credited
Starring
Tom E. Lewis

Tom E. Lewis

Himself

David Nyalik Murrungun

Himself

John Nyalik Murrungun

Himself

Creative team
Directed by
Dylan River
Dylan River
Written by
Tom E. Lewis
Tom E. Lewis

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