Ablaze(2022)
Ablaze Synopsis
A feature documentary about opera singer Tiriki Onus who finds a 70-year-old silent film believed to be made by his grandfather, Aboriginal leader and filmmaker Bill Onus. As Tiriki travels across the continent and pieces together clues to the film’s origins, he discovers more about Bill, his fight for Aboriginal rights and the price he paid for speaking out.
Ablaze (2022) is a documentary film directed by Alec Morgan, released on May 26, 2022 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Bill Onus, Tiriki Onus, Jack Charles and John Hughes. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Alec Morgan
- Writers:
- Tom Murray, Alec Morgan, Tiriki Onus
- Producers:
- Tom Zubrycki
- Cinematographer:
- Kathryn Milliss
- Composer:
- Jen Anderson
- Production:
- JOTZ Productions, Screen Australia
- Status:
- Released
Ablaze (2022) Trailer
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Ablaze Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Ablaze.
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Ablaze - Behind the Scenes
Behind the Scenes
Ablaze Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bill Onus
as Self
- Tiriki Onus
Tiriki Onus
as Self
Jack Charles
as Self
- John Hughes
John Hughes
as Self
- Alan Hardy
Alan Hardy
as Self
Wayne Blair
as (voice)
- Lee Perry
Lee Perry
as (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Alec Morgan, written by Tom Murray, Alec Morgan and Tiriki Onus, produced by Tom Zubrycki.
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Ablaze Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Ablaze – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ablaze online?
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Ablaze (2022) is available to stream on DocPlay Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fetch TV. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Ablaze?
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The main cast of Ablaze (2022) includes Bill Onus, Tiriki Onus, Jack Charles, John Hughes and Alan Hardy. The film was directed by Alec Morgan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ablaze released?
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Ablaze was released on May 26, 2022 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Ablaze worth watching?
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Ablaze (2022) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Ablaze?
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Yes. The official Ablaze trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.