My Survival as an Aboriginal
Synopsis
Essie Coffey gives the children lessons on Aboriginal culture. She speaks of the importance of teaching these kids about their traditions. Aboriginal kids are forgetting about their Aboriginal heritage because they are being taught white culture instead.
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My Survival as an Aboriginal (1978) - Survival lessonsOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2017-07-25
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Essie Coffey
- Original Score
- Essie Coffey
- Original Title
- My Survival as an Aboriginal
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 51m
- Production Studios
- Goodgaban Productions, Ballad Films, National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA), Australian Film Commission
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Essie Coffey
Essie Coffey
Martha Ansara
Kit Guyatt
Alec Morgan
Department Leadership Roster
Martha Ansara
Director of Photography
Essie Coffey
Director
Kit Guyatt
Editor
Essie Coffey
Original Music Composer
Alec Morgan
Producer
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Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
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What is My Survival as an Aboriginal about?
Essie Coffey gives the children lessons on Aboriginal culture. She speaks of the importance of teaching these kids about their traditions. Aboriginal kids are forgetting about their Aboriginal heritage because they are being taught white culture instead.
Who directed My Survival as an Aboriginal?
My Survival as an Aboriginal was directed by Essie Coffey.
Who stars in My Survival as an Aboriginal?
The principal cast of My Survival as an Aboriginal includes Essie Coffey.
When was My Survival as an Aboriginal released and how long is it?
My Survival as an Aboriginal was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 51m.
Who composed the musical score for My Survival as an Aboriginal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Survival as an Aboriginal was composed by Essie Coffey.
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Survival as an Aboriginal?
My Survival as an Aboriginal holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.).