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Darlene Johnson
Darlene Johnson is a Dunghutti filmmaker from Belbrook, a small bush town on the mid-north coast of New South Wales, Australia. She is known for her documentaries and short films exploring the lives and traditions of Indigenous Australians.
Known For
Gulpilil: One Red Blood · 2002Gulpilil: One Red Blood
★ 6.82002
MovieDocumentary
An hour-long documentary on the life and career of actor David Gulpilil.
Crocodile Dreaming · 2006Crocodile Dreaming
2006
MovieDramaFantasy
Crocodile Dreaming is a modern day supernatural myth about two estranged brothers, played by iconic Indigenous actors David Gulpill and Tom E. Lewis. Separated at birth, they have different fathers. One is readily accepted as a full-fledged member of the tribe and is looked on to fulfill the duties of jungaiy, an important ceremonial role which obliges him to be caretaker for his mother's dreaming, the crocodile totem. The other, whose father was white, is younger and has had to struggle to fit into the tribe who see him only as a yella fella.
Bluey · 2015Bluey
★ 9.02015
MovieDrama
Bluey, an angry young woman trapped in a life of violence, meets a mystery mentor who could change everything. Bluey is a story of courage, heart and the fight for survival.
River of No ReturnRiver of No Return
MovieDocumentary
Frances Daingangan is a 45-year old mother of three who comes from the remote community of Ramingining in North East Arnhem land. Like many young girls, Frances dreamed of being a movie star - a dream that came true when Rolf de Heer cast her in the lead female role of Nowalingu in Ten Canoes. Her journey from traditional tribal life to red carpets and awards ceremonies is unlike any other. It's a fascinating and unique story as Frances learns to overcome huge personal and cultural challenges. River of No Return is a story of change and transformation as Frances learns to move between the ancient life of the Yolgnu and modern world of the balanda (white culture).
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