Blue Water Empire
A dramatised-documentary series giving a unique insight into the compelling history of the Torres Strait Islands, told through key stories by the men and women of the region.
Cast: Aaron Fa'aoso, Jimi Bani
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Series 1
3 episodes
1. Episode 1An introduction to the Torres Straits and a fascinating exploration of the concepts that shaped Torres Strait Islander culture and custom before white settlement.MCCJun 25, 2019
2. Episode 2The pearling boom brings thousands of strangers to the region and has a profound economic and cultural impact on the Torres Strait. Missionaries introduce Christianity which affect traditional language, dance and tradition.MCCJul 2, 2019
3. Episode 3After the collapse of pearling, many Torres Strait Islanders are forced to migrate to the mainland for work. Legendary leaders like Eddie Koiki Mabo and George Mye take huge strides towards returning autonomy to the Torres Strait island people, while the tragic sinking of the Malu Sara demonstrates the power still held by authorities over islander lives today.MCCJul 9, 2019
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Blue Water Empire
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A dramatised-documentary series giving a unique insight into the compelling history of the Torres Strait Islands, told through key stories by the men and women of the region.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Greer Simpkin, David Jowsey, Aaron Fa'aoso
- Cast
- Aaron Fa'aoso, Jimi Bani
- Studio
- Bunya Productions
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