Mabo
“The true story of one man's epic fight to change a nation.”
Synopsis
The remarkable life story of Eddie 'Koiki' Mabo; a Torres Strait Islander who left school at the age of 15, yet spearheaded the High Court challenge that overthrew the fiction of terra nullius.
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Mabo (2012) - Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-10
Top Cast
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Jimi Bani
Koiki Eddie Mabo
Deborah Mailman
Bonita Mabo
Ewen Leslie
Bryan Keon-Cohen
Tom Budge
Greg McIntyre
Rob Carlton
Paddy Killoran
Colin Friels
Justice Moynihan
Miranda Otto
Margaret White
Felix Williamson
Ron Castan
Matthew Whittet
Noel Loos
Leon Ford
Henry Reynolds
Heath Bergersen
Davy
Miranda Tapsell
Davy's Wife
Chris Bartholomew
Townsville Hotel Barman
Louise Brehmer
Norma
Paul Bryant
Publican
Sean Dennehy
Geoffrey Davies
Damien Garvey
Conroy
Amy Ingram
CES Officer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rachel Perkins
- Screenplay & Story
- Sue Smith
- Original Score
- Antony Partos
- Original Title
- Mabo
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Blackfella Films, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Screen Queensland, Screen NSW
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rachel Perkins
Sue Smith
Antony Partos
Andrew Commis
Rochelle Oshlack
Carole Sklan, Darren Dale, Miranda Dear, David Ogilvy, Sally Riley
Department Leadership Roster
Sue Smith
Screenplay
Rachel Perkins
Director
Felicity Abbott
Production Design
Rochelle Oshlack
Editor
Darren Dale
Producer
Margot Wilson
Costume Design
Miranda Dear
Producer
Andrew Commis
Director of Photography
Antony Partos
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mabo
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What is Mabo about?
The remarkable life story of Eddie 'Koiki' Mabo; a Torres Strait Islander who left school at the age of 15, yet spearheaded the High Court challenge that overthrew the fiction of terra nullius.
Who directed Mabo?
Mabo was directed by Rachel Perkins.
Who stars in Mabo?
The principal cast of Mabo includes Jimi Bani, Deborah Mailman, Ewen Leslie, Tom Budge, Rob Carlton.
When was Mabo released and how long is it?
Mabo was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Mabo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mabo was composed by Antony Partos.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mabo?
Mabo holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.).