Finding Maawirrangga

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.

Genre:

Documentary

Duration:

15 min

Cast:

Tom E. Lewis, David Nyalik Murrungun, John Nyalik Murrungun

Quality:

HD

Director:

Dylan River

Release:

2017

Country:

Australia

Rating:

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