Curtis Levy

A dance festival organised by the Aboriginal people of Lockhart River in northern Queensland becomes an occasion for forging social links among eight Aboriginal groups in Cape York Peninsula and Groote Eylandt.

The film records their varied dance styles and the sense of mutual interest and support that the festival creates. For the Lockhart people themselves, the event is important as a test of their commitment to their Aboriginal heritage, and for their children it stimulates a desire to learn and carry on the performance of traditional dancing.’ Run time: 30 mins.… (mehr)