The old man & the inland sea [dvd]
2005
DVDs
This beautiful documentary is a character study of an old man named Norman Hayes Jagamarra who gave up droving and came to Coober Pedy decades ago to work as an opal-miner. Norman is a “noodler” - someone who sifts through the mining scrap-heaps looking for remnant opals among the rubble. Although Norman qualifies for the old-age pension, he’d rather not take the “sit-down money” and prefers to keep noodling and be self-sufficient. Norman’s reminiscences reveal his dignity and pride in his work. He reflects on his years in the Coober Pedy area, about the devastating impact of the introduction of alcohol and the social dislocation that followed for many Aboriginal people. He also talks about the greed that disrupted the life on the diggings. Norman’s story is backed by a superb original music score by the Dirty Three.
Main title:
The old man & the inland sea [dvd] / a film by Warrick Thornton.
Author:
Thornton, Warwick, 1970-, author, directorBradley, James, editorNorth, JacquiJagamarra, Norman HayesCAAMA Productions, production companyImparja TelevisionRio Tinto Aboriginal Foundation
Imprint:
Civic Sqaure, A.C.T : Ronin Films, 2005.[Australia] : CAAMA Productions, [2005]Civic Sqaure, A.C.T : Ronin Films (distributor)
Collation:
1 videodisc (DVD) (approximately 20 minutes) : sound, colour ; 12 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers should exercise caution watching this program as it contains images of deceased person.This Nganampa Anwernekenhe documentary series is produced by CAAMA Productions for Imparja Television.A CAAMA Production made with assistance of Imparja Television and the Rio Tinto Aboriginal Foundation.English language with English subtitles.
Credits:
Writen and directed by Warwick Thornton ; edited by James Bradley ; executive producer Jacqui North.
Performers:
Cast: Norman Hayes Jagamarra.
Audience:
Exempt from classification (For educational use only). Ronin Films recommends for general exhibition.
System details:
DVD region All ; PAL.
Dewey class:
305.89915305.8991
Language:
English
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Subject:
BRN:
661380
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Syme Carlton | DVD Non Fiction | 305.8991 OLD | Available |