In celebration of NAIDOC's 50 Years of Deadly theme, the Library is delighted to host a screening of Unpacked: Madeline McGrady. The 25-minute film celebrates the groundbreaking contribution of First Nations filmmaker Madeline McGrady and the significance of her 1982 protest film Guniwaya Ngigu (We Fight).
Guest speakers Olympia Barron and Simon Rose (Birra/Gurreng Gurreng) will then discuss how the project to create the Unpacked film got started, their goals and research process, key creative decisions made along the way, as well as ongoing research directions.
You'll also hear about contested histories, handling sensitive or traumatic content, and balancing academic research with community memory. Everyone in attendance will be encouraged to ask questions and engage in discussion at the end.
Where: Swanston Library Rocking Chair Lounge, Building 12, Level 6, Room 105 (012.06.105). Enter via Building 10.
When: Thursday 9 July, 11am–12pm
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.
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