1 min 49 sec

Taken from the documentary Bastards from the Bush, A Journey with Bob Ellis and Les Murray (1998)

Original title classification not known – this clip chosen to be PG

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Curator’s clip description

Poet Les Murray recalls his operation and recovery to friend, writer Bob Ellis. Murray tells of his response to his possible death.

Curator’s notes

The sequence is shot with two cameras to ensure that genuine reactions are captured.

Damien Parer, curator

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