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This half hour program looks at the performance 'Mimi' and the artists behind this inspiring contemporary dance show. 'Mimi' examines the relationship between humans and the spirit world according to Aboriginal culture and lore. Mimi are tall thin spirits, predecessors to humans who dwell in the escarpment in Arnhem land in northern Australia. At night they blow light through the rock face and climb out to sing, dance, paint rock art and make love. They taught the early humans law and duty, or a

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Crew

Director
Richard Moore
Producer
Richard Moore

Production Details

Production Completion
1998
Genre
Art and culture, History and national identity
Production Company
SBS Television - Local Production