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8.0 / 10(11 votes)IMDb20191h 25mAustralia

In My Blood It Runs

“History. Learning. Love. Resistance.”

Synopsis

The story of Dujuan, a 10-year-old Aboriginal boy living in Alice Springs, Australia, who is struggling to balance his traditional Arrernte/Garrwa upbringing with a state education.

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In My Blood It Runs - Official Documentary Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2019-09-10

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Sydney Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Maya Newell
Original Score
Benjamin Speed
Original Title
In My Blood It Runs
Country of Origin
Australia
Spoken Languages
English, German
Runtime
1h 25m
Production Studios
Closer Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Maya Newell

Original Score & Music

Benjamin Speed

Film Editing

Simon Price, Bryan Mason, Maya Newell

Producers

Larissa Behrendt, Rachel Naninaaq Edwardson

Department Leadership Roster

Maya Newell

Maya Newell

Director

Simon Price

Editor

Bryan Mason

Editor

Larissa Behrendt

Producer

Maya Newell

Maya Newell

Editor

Rachel Naninaaq Edwardson

Rachel Naninaaq Edwardson

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

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Frequently Asked Questions About In My Blood It Runs

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What is In My Blood It Runs about?

The story of Dujuan, a 10-year-old Aboriginal boy living in Alice Springs, Australia, who is struggling to balance his traditional Arrernte/Garrwa upbringing with a state education.

Who directed In My Blood It Runs?

In My Blood It Runs was directed by Maya Newell.

Who stars in In My Blood It Runs?

The principal cast of In My Blood It Runs includes Carol Turner, Colin Mawson, James Mawson, Jimmy Mawson, Megan Hoosan.

When was In My Blood It Runs released and how long is it?

In My Blood It Runs was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.

Who composed the musical score for In My Blood It Runs?

The original motion picture soundtrack for In My Blood It Runs was composed by Benjamin Speed.

What is the age rating and content advisory for In My Blood It Runs?

In My Blood It Runs holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).