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The Change at Groote (1968)

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Film details

Director

Stefan Sargent
Country

Australia
Year

1968
Genre

Documentary
Type

Film
Category

Non Fiction

Synopsis

The impact of technology on the aboriginals of Groote Eylandt, in the Gulf of Carpentia, North Australia, looking at how they adjusted to the discovery and mining of manganese on their land, and the cultural transformation and social change that has occurred in less than a generation.

Cast & Credits

Credits
- Direction:
  - Director
    
    Stefan Sargent
  Production:
  - Production Company
    
    Australian Commonwealth Film Unit
  - Sponsor
    
    Australia. Department of the Interior
  Photography:
  - Photography
    
    Keith Gow
  Editing:
  - Editor
    
    Stefan Sargent

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