Finding Maawirrangga(2017)
Finding Maawirrangga Synopsis
Tom E Lewis knows he must die with all of his Songs. After years of haunting silence, he returns to his Grandmothers’ country to seek the permission of the Jungayi (Lawmen) to learn Thumbul corroboree (Morning Star). With the family’s blessing through ceremony, the spirits, stars and ancestors help Tom prepare to find the mysterious Sandy Island of Maawirrangga by singing.
Finding Maawirrangga (2017) is a documentary film directed by Dylan River, released on June 13, 2017 with a runtime of 15m. It stars Tom E. Lewis, David Nyalik Murrungun and John Nyalik Murrungun.
- Director:
- Dylan River
- Writers:
- Tom E. Lewis
- Cinematographer:
- Dylan River
- Production:
- Djilpin Arts Aboriginal Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Finding Maawirrangga Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tom E. Lewis
as Himself
- David Nyalik Murrungun
David Nyalik Murrungun
as Himself
- John Nyalik Murrungun
John Nyalik Murrungun
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Dylan River, written by Tom E. Lewis.
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Finding Maawirrangga – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Finding Maawirrangga?
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The main cast of Finding Maawirrangga (2017) includes Tom E. Lewis, David Nyalik Murrungun and John Nyalik Murrungun. The film was directed by Dylan River. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Finding Maawirrangga released?
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Finding Maawirrangga was released on June 13, 2017 and runs for 15m.