Island Home Country(2008)
Island Home Country Synopsis
A poetic cine-essay about race and Australia’s colonised history and how it impacts into the present offering insights into how various individuals deal with the traumatic legacies of British colonialism and its race-based policies. The film’s consultative process, with ‘Respecting Cultures’ (Tasmanian Aboriginal Protocols), offers an evolving shift in Australian historical narratives from the frontier wars, to one of diverse peoples working through historical trauma in a process of decolonisation.
Island Home Country (2008) is a documentary and history film directed by Jeni Thornley, released on August 2, 2008 with a runtime of 52m. It stars Jeni Thornley, Rinki Bhattacharya, Dur-e Dara and Jim Everett. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Jeni Thornley
- Writers:
- Jeni Thornley
- Production:
- Anandi Films, University of Technology Sydney
- Status:
- Released
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Island Home Country ('Mourning' sequence)
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Island Home Country Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Jeni Thornley
Jeni Thornley
as Narrator
- Rinki Bhattacharya
Rinki Bhattacharya
as Self
- Dur-e Dara
Dur-e Dara
as Self
- Jim Everett
Jim Everett
as Self
- Phyllis Pitchford
Phyllis Pitchford
as Self
Arundhati Roy
as Self
- Julie Janson
Julie Janson
as Self
- Julie Gough
Julie Gough
as Self
- Clive Atkinson
Clive Atkinson
as Self
- Jan Thornley
Jan Thornley
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Jeni Thornley, written by Jeni Thornley.
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Island Home Country Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Island Home Country – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Island Home Country online?
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Island Home Country (2008) is available to stream on Beamafilm, and to rent or buy from Beamafilm. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Island Home Country?
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The main cast of Island Home Country (2008) includes Jeni Thornley, Rinki Bhattacharya, Dur-e Dara, Jim Everett and Phyllis Pitchford. The film was directed by Jeni Thornley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Island Home Country released?
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Island Home Country was released on August 2, 2008 and runs for 52m.
Is Island Home Country worth watching?
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Island Home Country (2008) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Island Home Country?
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