Tombstone Unveiling (2000)

Documentary

Length: 23 minutes

Taken from the mixed type series Nganampa Anwernekenhe

Synopsis

An observational documentary about the Torres Strait tradition of unveiling the tombstone of the deceased a year after death.

Tombstone Unveiling is part of the Nganampa Anwernekenhe series produced by Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association (CAAMA) Productions. Nganampa Anwernekenhe means 'ours’ in the Pitjantjatjara and Arrernte lanuages, and the series aims to contribute to the preservation of Indigenous languages and cultures.

Original aspect ratio: 4 x 3 (TV)

Production company CAAMA Productions
Executive producer Priscilla Collins (AKA Cilla Collins)
Series producer Jacqueline Bethel (AKA Jacqui Bethel)
Director Murray Lui
Cast Helen Anu

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