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8th Festival of the Pacific Arts
- 2001
- Documentary
- 30mins
- Status: Completed
We travel to Noumea, New Caledonia, for the 8th Festival of the Pacific Arts. The festival brought together Indigenous artists from 26 countries to take part in the 10-day festival. One of the largest delegations of Australian Indigenous artists to participate in the festival made their presence felt and proudly displayed their art, music and culture on a world stage. Part of ICAM series.
Aboriginal Deaths in Custody
- 2001
- Documentary
- 30mins
- Status: Completed
It has been 10 years since the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody, 10 years in which deaths in custody have doubled. The most recent death in custody was Evan Slatter, a young man who committed suicide by hanging himself in his single cell at the Hakea Correctional Centre. Julie Nimmo attended his funeral in an attempt to illustrate to viewers the massive impact a suicide in custody has in the Aboriginal community. Part of ICAM series.
Aboriginal Summer School in Adelaide
- 2002
- Documentary
- 30mins
- Status: Completed
Every year, approximately 30 to 40 Indigenous school students from around Australia come together in Adelaide to take part in ASSETS, the Aboriginal Summer School for Excellence in Technology and Science. Students sit an entrance test at their schools for selection into the summer school. The students live for the period of the summer school on campus at Prince Alfred College, a residential school just outside of Adelaide's CBD. Part of ICAM series.
AFL Kickstart Program
- 2002
- Documentary
- 30mins
- Status: Completed
The AFL's (Australian Football League) Kickstart program was initiated in 1997 for Indigenous youth across remote communities in Queensland. Focusing on physical development and healthy life choices, Kickstart is proving a real winner in communities throughout Cape York, the Gulf and Torres Strait regions, having a positive impact not only on the children involved, but the community as a whole. Part of ICAM series.
Blaktrax
- 2004
- Documentary
- 5 x 30mins
- Status: Completed
BLAKTRAX is a fresh and exciting five-part series produced on Indigenous Australian musicians, covering a wide range of styles including rock, R'n'B, blues, country, hip hop and pop. The music forms the core of each of the documentaries which drives the series. Each story is about their family background, the history of their country as well as day-to-day experiences and their successes as we follow them through a period in their careers. This includes being at home with each artist, in their communities, on tour and on the road, behind the scenes and in the studio. Rather than a ‘talk fest’ with overlay, each documentary is produced with an ‘on the road’ style and feel.
Bobby McLeod
- 2001
- Documentary
- 30mins
- Status: Completed
A profile of activist, poet, healer and musician Bobby McLeod. The eldest of six, Bobby was raised in a strong and loving family at Wreck Bay on the NSW south coast. The struggle against adversity was a constant reality from an early age, instilling in Bobby a fierce determination to battle the odds for a better life for all. That battle has taken him to the front line of the Black Movement, protesting on the lawns of Parliament House, and beyond. Part of ICAM series.
Bunna Lawrie
- 2000
- Documentary
- 30mins
- Status: Completed
Coloured Stone is one of Indigenous Australia's longest running rock bands. Hailing from Kooniba in South Australia, the band formed in 1978 and in 1984 had an Australian hit with their song 'Black Boy'. Coloured Stone's founding member and frontman, Bunna Lawrie, recently received the Australia Council's prestigious Don Banks music award, making him the first Indigenous person, as well as the first ever rock musician, to win this coveted award. Part of ICAM series.
The Cherry Pickers
- 2001
- Documentary
- 30mins
- Status: Completed
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.
Corroboration
- 2001
- Documentary
- 30mins
- Status: Completed
Celebrates the coming together of Indigenous and non-Indigenous musicians to record the new Festival Mushroom Records Corroboration CD. The CD features 22 different musical acts, both famous and aspiring, both veteran and fresh on the block, incorporating almost every musical style including opera, hip hop, gospel, acoustic, metal, rock, pop and dance. With the direction of independent record producer, Kurt Luthy, artists paired off joining forces to collaborate on tracks, with some interesting mixes coming out of the collaborations. Part of ICAM series.
Djakapurra Munyarryun
- 2001
- Documentary
- 30mins
- Status: Completed
A profile of dancer and musician, Djakapurra Munyarryun. Djakapurra came into the spotlight when he played a leading role in the Opening Ceremony at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. Aside from this, the talented 28-year-old who hails from Yirrkala in North-East Arnhem Land also plays a pivotal role in the internationally acclaimed Bangarra Dance Theatre. Not only is he the Principal Performer he is also an advisor to the company on traditional dance and culture. Part of ICAM series.
Domestic Violence
- 2001
- Documentary
- 30mins
- Status: Completed
Looks at the issue of domestic violence from a community perspective. Lismore is a typical Australian country town and like many country towns and cities throughout Australia, it grapples with social problems. This story examines the town's concern with domestic violence and how the local Aboriginal population, which makes up three per cent of the population, deals with it. Part of ICAM series.
Douglas Pitt
- 2001
- Documentary
- 30mins
- Status: Completed
A profile of the life of diver Douglas Pitt. For over 50 years Douglas has been a trepang and shell diver. But now suffering from ill health, Douglas is being kept from the love of his life. In this documentary, we take a look at Douglas' life as he faces retirement and recalls some memorable and terrifying moments in his career. Part of ICAM series.
Evelyn Scott
- 2001
- Documentary
- 30mins
- Status: Completed
A profile of former Chairperson for the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation, Evelyn Scott. Evelyn has devoted much of her life to campaigning for the rights of Indigenous Australians, beginning from the 1967 Referendum when Aboriginal people fought for the right to become citizens, through to her involvement in achieving reconciliation in this country. Evelyn recalls the early days as well as talking about the personal sacrifices she's had to make in striving for equal rights for her people. Part of ICAM series.
Evonne Goolagong Cawley
- 2000
- Documentary
- 30mins
- Status: Completed
A profile of one of Australia's sporting legends, Evonne Goolagong Cawley. Throughout her illustrious tennis career, Evonne has won many of the sport's most prestigious tournaments. In 1980, she was dubbed the 'supermum' of tennis having won Wimbledon for a second time after giving birth to her first child. In 1985, injury forced Evonne into retirement, but even then she couldn't keep off the court, devoting much of her time travelling to communities encouraging and nurturing young Indigenous people. Part of ICAM series.
Gina Rings: Filmmaker
- 2002
- Documentary
- 30mins
- Status: Completed
A profile of aspiring Indigenous filmmaker, Gina Rings. Currently studying Communications at Flinders University in South Australia, Gina is also an accomplished and much acclaimed dancer. Now, she is embarking on a film career and has just completed her first short film entitled, 'Ngoppun'. Part of ICAM series.
Hunting and Sea Rights
- 2000
- Documentary
- 30mins
- Status: Completed
Looks at the struggle by Indigenous people to continue the practice of traditional hunting both on sea and land. Traditional hunting has long been a practice that has kept Indigenous communities going. The determination of native title for Australia's Indigenous population has meant the right to hunt has been recognised by Australian common law. This may represent a new era in native title litigation but it signifies something more fundamental in the need to retain a cultural identity. Part of ICAM series.
ICAM Anzac Day Special
- 2002
- Documentary
- 30mins
- Status: Completed
An in-depth look at the history of Indigenous men and women involved in Australia's defence forces throughout World War I, World War II, Korea and Vietnam. We meet with men and women and their families about their involvement in the armed forces, their experiences and what it was like to fight for a country that they weren't even considered to be citizens of at the time and why it meant so much to fight for a country they loved so much. Part of ICAM series.
Indigenous Boxers
- 2001
- Documentary
- 30mins
- Status: Completed
Looks at the Indigenous history of boxing. A number of Indigenous men have been involved in the sport, dating back to the early 1900s, when Jeremy Jerome was the first Indigenous person to win a national boxing title and took out the Australian Middleweight title in 1912. Since then, the sport has produced many champion boxers including the Sands brothers, Lionel Rose and Tony Mundine. Part of ICAM series.
Indigenous Filmmakers
- 2001
- Documentary
- 30mins
- Status: Completed
Profiles aspiring Indigenous filmmakers Ben Graetz, Marie Clarke, Scott Williams and John South. All four filmmakers profiled have participated in the Indigenous Mentorship Program. The scheme was developed in 1998 by Metro Screen in Sydney with assistance from the NSW Film & Television Office and SBS. Part of ICAM series.
Indigenous Media
- 2001
- Documentary
- 30mins
- Status: Completed
Looks at the background of Indigenous participation in the mainstream and community media and explores the experiences of young Indigenous media professionals. Those interviewed include producer Lorena Allam and presenter Nancia Guivarra from ABC Radio National's Awaye! program; Tiga Bayles, Manager, 4AAA, Brisbane; Todd Condie, editor, Koori Mail; and Charmaene Scott, producer, ABC Radio, Brisbane. They discuss the perceptions which they believe remain unchanged in the industry, as well as their hopes in the future for a higher media profile. Part of ICAM series.
Indigenous Unemployment
- 2000
- Documentary
- 30mins
- Status: Completed
For Indigenous Australians finding a job, like most things, can be more difficult than it is for others. Issues like education and adequate training affects the ability of our people to find and keep jobs. However, there are communities across Australia willing to make a go of it. We take a look at those communities and the people making a difference in the lives of the unemployed. Part of ICAM series.
Indigenous Women's Rugby League
- 2002
- Documentary
- 30mins
- Status: Completed
Examines the involvement of Indigenous women in the sport of Rugby League. Involvement by Indigenous women in the sport is growing and becoming hugely popular, so much so that there are now several Indigenous women representing the country in the Australian Women's Rugby League Team. Recently, the Australian Women's team visited New Zealand to play against the New Zealand Women's Rugby League Team. Part of ICAM series.
Jodee Cockatoo
- 2001
- Documentary
- 30mins
- Status: Completed
A profile of the very talented singer/songwriter Jodee Cockatoo. Most noted as the back-up singer for ever popular Indigenous group, Yothu Yindi, Jodee is now forging her own career as a solo artist. Jodee tells us about growing up and always wanting to perform as well as her inspirations and aspirations for the future. Part of ICAM series.
Karma Waters Land Agreement
- 2000
- Documentary
- 30mins
- Status: Completed
A very personal look at a Native Title Claim in Far North Queensland. Karma Waters is a pastoral property outside the town of Mareeba. This historic Land Agreement was the first determination of Native Title over a Pastoral Lease in Australia. The owners of the property, Alan and Karen Pederson struck a deal with the Western Yalanji people, the traditional owners of the area. However, the journey to achieving a deal suiting both parties was never an easy one. Part of ICAM series.
Kutcha Edwards
- 2002
- Documentary
- 30mins
- Status: Completed
Born in Balranald, NSW, Kutcha Edwards is of the Mutti Mutti people. He is the eighth born in a family of 12 children and was taken by authorities at the age of seven. Kutcha has led a varied and interesting life, having played Australian Rules Football for the St Kilda club, has studied Koori politics and is involved in Aboriginal education visiting schools and talking to kids about his music and life experiences. Part of ICAM series.
Mental Illness
- 2000
- Documentary
- 30mins
- Status: Completed
We speak with Robert, a young Indigenous man from the Atherton Tablelands region in north Queensland and witness his struggle to overcome the debilitating effects of schizophrenia. Part of ICAM series.
Native Title: Return to Ugar
- 2001
- Documentary
- 30mins
- Status: Completed
Ugar is one of the smallest inhabited islands of the Torres Strait. The documentary looks at the circumstances of the Kennell family who had left their island during the mid-1950s after a collapse in the local Trochus Shell industry. Now that Native Title is being established in the Torres Strait, they have rallied their family, spanning four generations, to reclaim their land on the island and fulfilling the wishes of their elders to return to their island home before they die. Part of ICAM series.
No Fixed Address
- 2002
- Documentary
- 30mins
- Status: Completed
A special report on the plight of Sydney's Indigenous youth. The area in question is Redfern and Waterloo, about 5 km from Sydney's CBD. Altercations between youth and police have been reported as well as incidents of youth rioting and hurling bricks at passing vehicles. Tougher law and order were recommended for the area, however, what was left unexamined was the predicament that most of these children are coming from. Part of ICAM series.
NSW Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout
- 2001
- Documentary
- 30mins
- Status: Completed
The Labor Day long weekend is traditionally a time when Aboriginal Rugby League teams from across NSW get together to take part in what is known as 'The Knockout'. Always hosted by the previous year's winner, teams gather in a rugby league competition which sees teams knocked out one by one until it comes down to two teams. However, a split has occurred in the organisation of 'The Knockout', and this year will see the running of two competitions. Part of ICAM series.
One Nation
- 2000
- Documentary
- 2 x 30mins
- Status: Completed
This special two part documentary looks at issues pertinent to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to achieve practical reconciliation. Part One focuses on legal justice, incarceration rates and the increase in deaths in custody. Part two focuses on where reconciliation is headed in the wake of Corroboree 2000. Part of ICAM Series.
Pat O'Shane
- 2001
- Documentary
- 30mins
- Status: Completed
For any woman it's hard to make it to the top in their chosen field and if you're an Indigenous woman it's twice as hard. But for NSW Magistrate Pat O'Shane, achieving success in a male-dominated field and doing it at a time when women weren't easily accepted in the legal profession, has been a huge feat. Part of ICAM series.
Rabbitohs' Return
- 2002
- Documentary
- 30mins
- Status: Completed
A look at the history behind the South Sydney Rugby League Club and the tremendous contribution made to the club by Aboriginal players. Part of ICAM series.
Rosemary Wanganeen
- 2001
- Documentary
- 30mins
- Status: Completed
A moving story about Rosemary Wanganeen. Rosemary Wanganeen is a healer. A Nunga woman from Adelaide, South Australia, Rosemary has overcome the odds to run a successful business helping both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people in crisis. However, her journey to success was not an easy one. Part of ICAM series.
Roxby Downs
- 2001
- Documentary
- 30mins
- Status: Completed
Uranium mining has long been a source of conflict between mining companies, Aboriginal and environmental activists. Olympic Dam Mine in South Australia is no exception. Set up near the town of Roxby Downs, it is the largest uranium mine in the country. Opposition to the mine comes from environmental groups concerned about the impact operations may have on the environment, and from various Aboriginal community members, worried about the potential loss of cultural heritage and the destruction of sacred sites. Part of ICAM series.
Substance Misuse
- 2001
- Documentary
- 2 x 30mins
- Status: Completed
A two-part documentary on substance misuse and its effects on Indigenous people and communities. In part one, we travel to the remote Northern Territory town of Yuendumu and to western NSW to take a look at communities trying to overcome the problems of petrol sniffing amongst their youth. Part two examines the harrowing impact heroin has on young Indigenous men and women in our urban communities. Part of ICAM Series.
Survival 2001 Concert
- 2001
- Documentary
- 30mins
- Status: Completed
The Survival concert had its beginning in 1988 when it was organised as an alternative to Australia Day celebrations. Since then, it's been held every year to celebrate the spiritual and cultural survival of Indigenous Australians and in doing this, showcasing a wealth of Indigenous talent. This year in the spirit of reconciliation, non-Indigenous bands have been included in the line-up including Sydney band Skunkhour alongside Indigenous band and Alice Springs rockers, NOKTURNL. Part of ICAM series.
Third World United Nations Conference Against Racism
- 2001
- Documentary
- 30mins
- Status: Completed
The World Conference Against Racism is the most significant world event in addressing racism in 30 years and has set the agenda for addressing racism for the next decade. The conference focused on action orientated and practical steps to eradicate racism, including measures of prevention, education, protection and the provision of effective remedies. It provided a unique and important opportunity to create a new world vision for the fight against racism in the 21st century. Part of ICAM series.
Tiddas
- 2000
- Documentary
- 26mins
- Status: Completed
Lou Bennett, Sally Dastey and Amy Saunders are TIDDAS, the all girl band who, after a decade of successful performing, are finally splitting up. Part of ICAM series.
Torres Strait Island Adoptions
- 2001
- Documentary
- 30mins
- Status: Completed
The practice of customary adoption, referred to by Torres Strait Islanders as Kupai Omaskar, has been employed for many generations. The Chief Justice of the Family Court, Alistair Nicholson, is now making moves to have the practice legalised and for it to be recognised under Queensland Law. A move which hasn't pleased everyone. However, if this does happen, it may have implications for other traditional practices to be legalised through legislation. Part of ICAM series.
Torres Strait Islander Autonomy: Masig
- 2001
- Documentary
- 30mins
- Status: Completed
Each year, 23 August 1937 is celebrated by the people of the Torres Strait. A massive maritime strike by the Torres Strait Islander workers in 1936 was successfully coordinated to bring an ending to the virtual slavery policies of the Queensland Government and its appointed Native Protector. The day is seen by the Islanders as the 'Day Torres Strait became a Nation'. This documentary takes a look at the lead-up and history behind the day's event. Part of ICAM series.
Troy Cassar-Daly
- 2000
- Documentary
- 30mins
- Status: Completed
One of country music's hottest acts, singer/songwriter Troy Cassar-Daly speaks about his very successful music career. Although achieving huge success, Troy remains down to earth in his approach to the music industry, an attitude that makes him a crowd favourite wherever he goes. Troy has won a number of country music awards and most recently he picked up the Country Male Artist of the Year at the prestigious MO Music Awards. Part of ICAM series.
Valerie Corbett
- 2000
- Documentary
- 30mins
- Status: Completed
A profile of Perth elder, Valerie Corbett, or as she's affectionately known in the community, Nan Corbett. Raised in Yamatji country in Western Australia, Nan Corbett has spent over 35 years living in Perth with a door that is always open to those who need a hand. Having raised six children and countless grandchildren, Nan Corbett still continues to take in children off the streets despite suffering from diabetes. Part of ICAM series.
World of Dreamings
- 2000
- Documentary
- 30mins
- Status: Completed
Travels to the picturesque city of St Petersburg in Russia where the National Gallery of Australia (NGA) exhibited the 'World of Dreamings': the largest collection of Aboriginal art and artefacts to ever leave our shores. The exhibition aims to give a broad view of Aboriginal art by focusing on some of the highest achievements of Aboriginal artists from six distinct cultural blocs in Aboriginal Australia, each with its own artistic traditions in terms of materials, art styles and subject matter. Part of ICAM series.

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