Message from Mungo
“Repatriation is one of the most important social issues for Indigenous communities around the world.”
Synopsis
Lake Mungo is an ancient Pleistocene lake-bed in south-western New South Wales, and is one of the world’s richest archaeological sites. Message from Mungo focuses on the interface over the last 40 years between the scientists on one hand, and, on the other, the Indigenous communities who identify with the land and with the human remains revealed at the site. This interface has often been deeply troubled and contentious, but within the conflict and its gradual resolution lies a moving story of the progressive empowerment of the traditional custodians of the area.
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Message from Mungo - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-12-02
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Byron Bay International Film Festival
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Pike, Ann McGrath
- Original Title
- Message from Mungo
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Ronin Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Pike, Ann McGrath
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew Pike
Director
Ann McGrath
Director
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General — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is Message from Mungo about?
Lake Mungo is an ancient Pleistocene lake-bed in south-western New South Wales, and is one of the world’s richest archaeological sites. Message from Mungo focuses on the interface over the last 40 years between the scientists on one hand, and, on the other, the Indigenous communities who identify with the land and with the human remains revealed at the site. This interface has often been deeply troubled and contentious, but within the conflict and its gradual resolution lies a moving story of the progressive empowerment of the traditional custodians of the area.
Who directed Message from Mungo?
Message from Mungo was directed by Andrew Pike, Ann McGrath.
Who stars in Message from Mungo?
The principal cast of Message from Mungo includes Alice Kelly, Tibby Briar, Alice Bugmy, Isabel McBryde.
When was Message from Mungo released and how long is it?
Message from Mungo was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Message from Mungo?
Message from Mungo holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.).