Finding Maawirrangga
Finding Maawirrangga

Finding Maawirrangga

June 13, 2017 | 15 min

Tom E Lewis knows he must die with all of his Songs. After years of haunting silence, he returns to his Grandmothers’ country to seek the permission of the Jungayi (Lawmen) to learn Thumbul corroboree (Morning Star). With the family’s blessing through ceremony, the spirits, stars and ancestors help Tom prepare to find the mysterious Sandy Island of Maawirrangga by singing.

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Documentary

Cast

Naomi Scott

Tom E. Lewis

Naomi Scott

David Nyalik Murrungun

Naomi Scott

John Nyalik Murrungun

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