The Skin of Others
“A forgotten man. A hidden national story. A bridge to the future.”
Synopsis
Douglas Grant (c. 1885–1951) was an Aboriginal man who became widely known in his own lifetime: an intellectual, a journalist, a soldier in the First World War, a reader of Shakespeare and a bagpipe player who could hold a convincing Scottish accent. His path ran from Australia to Britain and Europe and back, crossing those of Henry Lawson and Archduke Franz Ferdinand along the way. Balang Tom E. Lewis retraces that life in reflections by turns thoughtful and playful, and through it the longer history of colonial Australia and its relationship with First Nations people.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival (Virtual Edition)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Murray
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Murray
- Original Title
- The Skin of Others
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Murray
Tom Murray
Hilary Balmond
Tom Murray
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Murray
Producer
Tom Murray
Writer
Hilary Balmond
Editor
Tom Murray
Director
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What is The Skin of Others about?
Douglas Grant (c. 1885–1951) was an Aboriginal man who became widely known in his own lifetime: an intellectual, a journalist, a soldier in the First World War, a reader of Shakespeare and a bagpipe player who could hold a convincing Scottish accent. His path ran from Australia to Britain and Europe and back, crossing those of Henry Lawson and Archduke Franz Ferdinand along the way. Balang Tom E. Lewis retraces that life in reflections by turns thoughtful and playful, and through it the longer history of colonial Australia and its relationship with First Nations people.
Who directed The Skin of Others?
The Skin of Others was directed by Tom Murray.
Who stars in The Skin of Others?
The principal cast of The Skin of Others includes Tom E. Lewis.
When was The Skin of Others released and how long is it?
The Skin of Others was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.