Mabo film study notes

Notes and resources to help vce english students study rachel perkins film mabo. The film mabo demonstrates the importance of family in eddie mabos struggle for land rights. For teachers teachers notes providing information on this site this 10page document supports study at secondary and tertiary levels. The case at a land rights conference in townsville in 1981, eddie mabo and other murray islanders decide to pursue their land claim. The mabo case and its legacy were driven by mabo the activist, his family and fellow plaintiffs, and a key support cast of lawyers, academics and now filmmakers. Released in 2012, rachel perkins film, mabo, depicts the trials and tribulations associated with eddie kioki mabos fight for his rights as a meriam man. On one level, the history of cinema is the history of technological innovations. This multimedia resource gives an overview of the case and provides an insight into torres strait islander culture and eddie mabo himselfboth were crucial to the teachers notes 1 film. Although he does not have a perfect personality, in some cases, his defect still helps him a lot. Inherited mabo land, but his adoption and his right to the land would be disputed in the courts. In this session, we begin by asking what the term film means and then trace the technological history of. Mabo teachers notes national film and sound archive.

The most relevant to you in your study of mabo is the native title act. The summary notes for mabo cover the following key aspects from the text in detail author notes. According to a 2010 survey, its main character, darryl kerrigan, is even viewed as the quintessential australian, the person who most represents australia as a nation. At the heart of the struggle is the tender love story of mabo and his wife, bonita, the woman he met as a teenager, loved for 30 years and with whom he. From citizen kane to star wars, we explain the art and craft of motion pictures.

The high court is the highest court in australias judicial system. Film australia page 4 mabothe native title revolution teachers notes features and uses mabothe native title revolutionis an extensive and many layered resource so it is important to work through the tutorial on the install cdrom. In the film, mabo, its not until the end of eddie mabos life that he realises that his fight is about more than just him. Film festival and rachel cocurated its program from 2002 to 2011. Camera shots and angles powerpoint with activities, quiz, answers, mini creative task. Mabo notes 1 opening to eddie leaves the island youtube. Like many, i sat, transfixed, at this story of a proud murray island man, eddie.

By then, 10 years after the case opened, both celuia mapo salee and eddie mabo had died. Mabo case australian institute of aboriginal and torres. Grahams film, mabo life of an island man, tells the story of eddie mabo s public and private life and helps all who see it to understand the struggle he went through to achieve recognition of indigenous law and traditions. This article examines perkins use of modes and genres to rearticulate australian identities through an indigenous lens. Eddie never lived to see his land returned to him, but the name mabo is now known in every household throughout the country. Concerned that their land is legally not their own, mabo takes his fight to the high court where he challenges the traditional, colonial perception of terra nullius. Australian aboriginal films analysis senses of cinema. Produced with the assistance of the australian broadcasting corporation. Read through the notes in the story section then the brief history section.

It is short for mabo and others v queensland no 2 1992. With quality, natural fabrics cotton and linen for summer and cozy wools for winter, our clothing is characterized by classic, clean designs with. Reflections on mabo, the case and the movie the conversation. Dec 21, 2018 mabo is a telemovie that chronicles torres strait islander eddie mabos tenyear battle with the high court to overturn the concept of terra nullius and recognise native title in australia. Atom 2017 a study guide by paul mitchell jasper jones film. Tssm has consolidated my knowledge on the areas of my study and it has significantly increased my confidence in. Comprehensive analytical film study guide everything you need to teach any film ever. This case was the first in australian history to successfully overturn terra nullius and essentially led to the creation of the native title act 1993 cth the act. The mabo case was a significant legal case in australia that recognised the land rights of the meriam people, traditional owners of the murray islands which include the islands of mer, dauer and waier in the torres strait. Mabo news, research and analysis the conversation page 1.

In the film mabo, the land plays such an important role that it is like a character. The aborginal and torres strait islander protection act. This is a film about eddie mabo the man whose name lives on in a high court ruling that has forever altered australian life. His struggle for land rights, and his remarkable life in general. Mabo notes 2 eye test to meeting bonita pioneering tuition. English works notes, 2015 your essay will depend upon a clever use of the film techniques to analyse rachel perkins views, values and narrative intentions. Mabo is the story of one of australias national heroes. Eddie koiki mabo australian institute of aboriginal and torres strait. The high court held that the doctrine of terra nullius, which imported all laws of england to a new land, did not apply in circumstances where there were already inhabitants present even if those inhabitants had been regarded at. Greg mcintyre and koiki both applied successfully for research grants from aiatsis to conduct research for the case.

I get commissions for purchases made through some of the below links. The film mabo directed by rachel perkins, is a triumphant account of eddie koiki mabos strengths, determination and his historical battle to have indigenous ownership of australian land. See more ideas about student studying, australian curriculum and indigenous education. Eddie koiki mabo was born on murray island in the torres strait, but lived most of his life in exile. Aug 24, 2014 mabo notes 1 opening to eddie leaves the island. The aborginal and torres strait islander protection act what does that mean.

Underscoring this epic battle is eddies relationship with his wife bonita. Guide 0 study mabo published by guset user, 20160316 07. Oct 14, 2014 in the film mabo, the director rachel perkins depicts eddies whole life devotion to aboriginal land right and fight against racism and inequality. The foundations of his familial and social assitance can be seen in his encounter with. In the film mabo, the director rachel perkins depicts eddies whole life devotion to aboriginal land right and fight against racism and inequality. Our study guides are available online and in book form at. Grahams film, mabo life of an island man, tells the story of eddie mabos public. Start studying legal studies, unit 2 aos3 mabo case. This recognition inserted the legal doctrine of native title into australian law.

Though this and other film and television agency work, she has continued. Learn how script, score, camerawork, and characters come together to create cinematic gold. Rachel perkins film mabo celebrated the decision setting the native title act. Historical context it is essential to understand the historical context of the film in terms of the social and political changes in south africa at the time. Guide 0 study mabo pages 1 8 text version fliphtml5. Mabo was on the text list last year so there are essay questions from 2014 insight vate vcaa exam papers. Perhaps more than any other art form, film relies heavily on technology. Legal studies, unit 2 aos3 mabo case flashcards quizlet. This is a film about eddie mabo the man whose name lives on in a high court ruling which has forever altered australian life. Wikipedia citation please see wikipedias template documentation for further citation fields that may be required. Mabo tells the story of one of australias national heroes eddie koiki mabo, the torres strait islander who left school at age 15, yet spearheaded the high court challenge that overthrew the fiction of. Six case studies of perkins and her production company blackfella.

Lotus diagram to use as structured overview while watchingcinematic device. Mabo study notes indigenous australians discrimination scribd. Aboriginal and islander communities across australia greeted the mabo judgment with jubilation. Mabo tells the story of one of australias national heroes eddie koiki mabo, the torres strait islander who left school at age 15, yet spearheaded the high court challenge that overthrew the fiction of terra nullius. Tens of thousands of indigenous people worked on cattle stations from the 1880s to 1970s. Tssm has consolidated my knowledge on the areas of my study and it has. Film australia digital resource finder freeforeducation video clips for streaming or download with printfriendly twopage resource sheets that include background information, engaging student research and classroom activities written by leading teachers. Thinkswap comprehensive study notes and study guides. English works notes, 2015 your essay will depend upon a clever use of the film techniques to.

Eddie koiki mabo, the torres strait islander who, despite leaving school at 15, spearheaded the high court challenge that onceandforall overthrew the fiction of terra nullius. Mabo demonstrates the power of the maternal bond through the role given to bonita in the film. A number of chinese filmmakers, including chen kaige and li shaohong, imitated zhangs visual style in the early 1990s by multiplying various erotic images of the oriental other for global consumption. Jul 10, 2019 tens of thousands of indigenous people worked on cattle stations from the 1880s to 1970s. Underpayment and withholding of wages was systemic. The mabo case and its legacy were driven by mabo the activist, his family and fellow plaintiffs, and a key support cast of lawyers, academics and now film makers. The long anticipated telemovie mabo aired last night on abc1. Before, during and after viewing activitiessymbolism powerpoint with activities, quiz, answers. The film mabo directed by rachel perkins, is a triumphant account of eddie koiki mabo s strengths, determination and his historical battle to have indigenous ownership of australian land. The film includes part of grahams earlier production land bilong islanders 1989, which is the only film record of the.

The film was written by sue smith and directed by rachel perkins. Mabo v queensland no 2 commonly known as mabo was a landmark high court of australia decision in 1992 recognising native title in australia for the first time. Mabo is a telemovie that chronicles torres strait islander eddie mabos tenyear battle with the high court to overturn the concept of terra nullius and recognise native title in australia at the heart of the struggle is the tender love story of mabo and his wife, bonita, the woman he met as a teenager, loved for 30 years and with whom he raised 10 children. Film education is not responsible for the content of external sites. This becomes important in the latter part of the film as the australian government sets out to undermine eddies case in the. The story film mabo, in leading up to its supportive and motivated revolution in australias history, is assist by eddies family determination to win eddie mabos land rights case and thus restore justice to indigenous people. She was a member of the board of screen australia from 2009 to 20, a fellow of the university of sydney senate from 2011 to 20, and she is currently on the board of the charles perkins trust. The title role is played by jimi bani and that of his wife, bonita mabo, by deborah mailman.

Mabolife of an island man study notes prepared by libby tudball advised by nigel parbury, nsw aboriginal education consultative group inc. I would not be inclined to act on his evidence on a matter bearing his selfinterest justice moynihan if i appeal its about eddie mabo s land. I would not be inclined to act on his evidence on a matter bearing his selfinterest justice moynihan if i appeal its about eddie mabos land. With jimi bani, deborah mailman, ewen leslie, tom budge. Mabo is a film that strongly suggests that family is a crucial factor in ones life. Mabothe native title revolution delves into the mabo legal case and the important issues it raises for australians and indigenous peoples everywhere. This video clip is an excerpt from the 86 minute film mabo life of an island man, produced in 1997. Eddie mabo, in my view, is quite capable of tailoring his story to whatever shape he perceives will advance his cause. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The legal decision was made by the high court on 3 june 1992. The mabo case challenged the existing australian legal system from two perspectives. Mabo is an australian docudrama tv film, released in 2012, which relates the successful legal battle waged by torres strait islander man eddie koiki mabo to bring about native land title legislation. Five months later the high court overturned the notion of terra nullius.