Black Fire(1972)
First Nations people discuss their place in Australian society in this pioneering work of Aboriginal cinema.
Black Fire Synopsis
Long thought to be the first film ever made by an Indigenous filmmaker, Black Fire examines the situation of First Nations people in the early 1970s through politically charged discussions, comical vox pops, and interviews with luminaries of the time such as Pastor Doug Nicholls and Aboriginal Tent Embassy co-founder Bertie Williams.
Black Fire (1972) is a documentary film directed by Bruce McGuinness, released on January 1, 1972 with a runtime of 24m. It stars Lorna Lippman, Doug Nichols, Bertie Williams and Harry Williams. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Bruce McGuinness
- Producers:
- Martin Bartfeld, Bruce McGuinness
- Production:
- Monash University
- Budget:
- $600
- Status:
- Released
Black Fire Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Bruce McGuinness, produced by Martin Bartfeld and Bruce McGuinness.
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Black Fire Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Black Fire – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Black Fire?
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The main cast of Black Fire (1972) includes Lorna Lippman, Doug Nichols, Bertie Williams and Harry Williams. The film was directed by Bruce McGuinness. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Black Fire released?
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Black Fire was released on January 1, 1972 and runs for 24m.
Is Black Fire worth watching?
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Black Fire (1972) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.