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4 Episodes 1993 - 1993
Episode 1
55 mins
For 30 years, Arrernte man Rupert Max Stuart has maintained his innocence of the rape and murder of a young white girl. His story became the basis for the movie Black and White in 2002. In 'Broken English', we hear from Max and those personally involved in the case. Max Stuart claims he fell prey to prejudices in the white justice system and alleges he was beaten and verballed by police. He spent fourteen years in prison and faced the gallows nine times for the crime he says he didn't commit. This film, which combines documentary and drama, recreates some of the events of his trial, appeals and subsequent Royal Commission. It features Hugo Weaving, Noah Taylor and Tony Barry with Lawrence Turner playing Max Stuart.
Episode 2
53 mins
This film takes Charles Perkins back to Moree and Walgett and uses newsreel footage and dramatic reconstructions to retrace his story.
Episode 3
53 mins
When Kev Carmody released his first album, Pillars of Society in 1989, music magazine Rolling Stone describe it as 'the best album ever made in Australia'. He was a black Australian voice of protest.
Episode 4
57 mins
Warlpiri elders introduce us to their community's fire ceremony. Made with the close cooperation of the community of Yuendumu, the film follows the process of retaining traditional law and culture.