Overview

A thought provoking, revelatory and inspiring documentary telling the story of Bruce Pascoe’s Dark Emu – the publishing phenomenon that challenged Australia to rethink its history and ignited a raging debate.

The 2014 best-selling book made the explosive claims that First Nations people were not only hunters and gatherers but also farmers who were part of a complex economic system. Pascoe’s findings ignited fierce debate, with academics and conservative commentators lining up to pour scorn upon his work and question the knowledge of the First Australians.

The Dark Emu Story is a feature length documentary that delves into the controversy, provides a platform for First Nations people to share their remarkable stories and enlightens our understanding of Australian history.

A selection of First Nations books, including Dark Emu, will also be available for purchase on the evening.

Light refreshments by Blackseed Catering included.

• Film – The Dark Emu Story
• Duration – 1 hour and 22 minutes
• Rating – PG