1 min 48 sec

Taken from the TV program Message Stick – Arafura Pearl (2003)

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

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Curator’s clip description

Cathy Mills talks about her children and the closeness of her family and the role music plays in it. Allyson Mills talks about how her father called their attention to different sounds and rhythms.

Curator’s notes

This is a snapshot of the Mills family, who are a known and respected family in the Darwin area. The director effectively captures the warmth and affection of this close-knit group, as well as the depth of the musicianship within the family, by combining relaxed interviews with well-chosen stills and cut-away material.

Romaine Moreton, curator

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