Well I did get my DVD last night - Ten Canoes - wasn't sure at first but ended up enjoying very much - the Special Features section was able to give lots more info about the struggle to make the film - in some ways that info made me appreciate much more the film and indeed it was great to hear how the making of it led to a renewal of pride in aborigine culture/history. It was fascinating to see the revival of canoe-making techniques and learn about some of the customs.The film won various awards - See Guardian review here. It also brought back memories of working in the Sydney office of Community Aid Abroad back in 1985/6 - now known as the Australian Oxfam - I was fortunate to work alongside a couple of aborigines on one project - and indeed learnt lots.
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