Date/Time
Date(s) - 06/10/2017
7:15 pm - 8:30 pm
Location
Relaxation Centre of Queensland
Categories
Kanyini is a captivating story told by Bob Randall, an Aboriginal man from Uluru (Ayers Rock) in Central Austalia.
Kanyini follows the typical story-telling pattern of Aboriginal people. We see Bob sitting in an armchair telling us about his life. Theses images are blended with contemporary and historical material showing Aboriginal life around the Aboriginal settlement at Mutitjulu (from the name of the permanent water source at Uluru).
“Kanyini” is a Pitjantjatjara word encompassing spirituality, community, land and family.
Bob takes us on a journey to not only discover Aboriginal culture, but also to discover the shocking pain white culture has imposed on his life and the life of all other Aboriginal people.
Bob’s soft voice and his matter-of-fact story-telling style are a stark contrast to what he is telling us. How he has suffered the loss of his “Kanyini”, his belief-system, spirituality, his land and his family.
You want to see this movie again. And you’ll walk away with a confused feeling of pain, guilt, admiration and inspiration for action. Recommended viewing.
Entry $5. NO BOOKING REQUIRED – Just come along.
