Blood Brothers: Freedom Ride
Synopsis
Outspoken leader Charles Perkins grew up on a reserve, separated from his relatives. He was shunned by white Australian society and his early experiences of racism spurred him to go on to university and to challenge racial inequality. One of the first Aboriginal people to graduate from university, he soon came to the forefront of direct action against oppression and injustice, leading the 1965 freedom rides that challenged apartheid practices in northern NSW. Freedom Ride takes Charles Perkins back to Moree and Walgett and uses newsreel footage and dramatic reconstructions to retrace his story. The program was directed and produced by his daughter Rachel Perkins; his son Adam Perkins plays Charles as a young man.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rachel Perkins
- Original Title
- Blood Brothers: Freedom Ride
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rachel Perkins
Ned Lander, Rachel Perkins
Department Leadership Roster
Ned Lander
Producer
Rachel Perkins
Producer
Rachel Perkins
Director
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What is Blood Brothers: Freedom Ride about?
Outspoken leader Charles Perkins grew up on a reserve, separated from his relatives. He was shunned by white Australian society and his early experiences of racism spurred him to go on to university and to challenge racial inequality. One of the first Aboriginal people to graduate from university, he soon came to the forefront of direct action against oppression and injustice, leading the 1965 freedom rides that challenged apartheid practices in northern NSW. Freedom Ride takes Charles Perkins back to Moree and Walgett and uses newsreel footage and dramatic reconstructions to retrace his story. The program was directed and produced by his daughter Rachel Perkins; his son Adam Perkins plays Charles as a young man.
Who directed Blood Brothers: Freedom Ride?
Blood Brothers: Freedom Ride was directed by Rachel Perkins.
Who stars in Blood Brothers: Freedom Ride?
The principal cast of Blood Brothers: Freedom Ride includes Not specified.
When was Blood Brothers: Freedom Ride released and how long is it?
Blood Brothers: Freedom Ride was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 55m.