The Coolbaroo Club
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Documentary about "The Coolbaroo Club", which was the only Aboriginal-run dance club in a city which practiced unofficial apartheid. During its lifetime, the Club attracted Black musicians and celebrities from all over Australia and occasionally from overseas. Although best-remembered for the hugely popular Coolbaroo dances attended by hundreds of Aborigines and their white supporters, the "Coolbaroo League", founded by Club members, ran a newspaper and became an effective political organization, speaking out on issues of the day affecting Aboriginal people.
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- Director
- Roger Scholes
- Screenplay & Story
- Roger Scholes, Steve Kinnane, Lauren Marsh
- Original Title
- The Coolbaroo Club
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Release Date
- 01/03/1996
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- Annamax Media, Ronin Films, Coolbaroo Club Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Scholes
Roger Scholes, Steve Kinnane, Lauren Marsh
Roger Scholes
Penny Robins, Stephen Kinnane, Lauren Marsh
Department Leadership Roster
Penny Robins
Producer
Roger Scholes
Director of Photography
Roger Scholes
Writer
Steve Kinnane
Writer
Lauren Marsh
Writer
Roger Scholes
Director
Stephen Kinnane
Producer
Lauren Marsh
Producer
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General — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is The Coolbaroo Club about?
Documentary about "The Coolbaroo Club", which was the only Aboriginal-run dance club in a city which practiced unofficial apartheid. During its lifetime, the Club attracted Black musicians and celebrities from all over Australia and occasionally from overseas. Although best-remembered for the hugely popular Coolbaroo dances attended by hundreds of Aborigines and their white supporters, the "Coolbaroo League", founded by Club members, ran a newspaper and became an effective political organization, speaking out on issues of the day affecting Aboriginal people.
Who directed The Coolbaroo Club?
The Coolbaroo Club was directed by Roger Scholes.
Who stars in The Coolbaroo Club?
The principal cast of The Coolbaroo Club includes Christopher Robin Bodney, Eileen Clarke, Frank Bropho, Gladys Bropho, Helena Murphy.
When was The Coolbaroo Club released and how long is it?
The Coolbaroo Club was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 53m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Coolbaroo Club?
The Coolbaroo Club holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.).