Cherry Pickers, The

Year of completion
2001
Content type
Documentary
Format
Short
Duration
30 minutes
Production Status
Completed

Synopsis

A look at a recent production of the first Aboriginal play ever written, Kevin Gilbert's 'The Cherry Pickers'. The play, written in 1967, was Kevin's only foray into the world of theatre. Kevin was most noted as an activist for Aboriginal rights as well as a prolific writer and poet. Performed at the Sydney Theatre Company, this production of 'The Cherry Pickers' was directed by acclaimed director, Wesley Enoch, and was performed by an all Indigenous cast. Part of ICAM series.