Director Rachel Perkins and leading man Jimi Bani discuss the new Australian film "Mabo", an examination of the life of Eddie Mabo and his family, set against the lead-up to the momentous indigenous land rights victory in the High Court. Rachel discusses the making of the film and why it is important while Jimi tells of the responsibility of portraying the great man.
We acknowledge Australia’s First Nations People as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land, and pay respect to the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, upon whose Country SFF are based.
We honour the storytelling and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Australia.