AN DUBH INA GHEAL: ASSIMILATION
Director, Writer, Producer
There is a new colonial identity in Australia, that of the Indigenous Irish Australian, proud to be Aboriginal and proud to be Irish. But what of the history that forged that link? An Dubh ina Gheal: Assimilation explores the complex relationship between First Nations people and Irish immigrants in Australia.
At the heart of this exploration is the story of the Stolen Generations, and a resistance lead by ‘Shamrock Aborigines’, who saw theirs as a shared struggle against a common oppressor. Weaving social and personal history with poetry, this award winning documentary questions the romance of the Irish experience and reveals the hidden story of the Irish in Australia. Featuring Kev Carmody, Gary Foley, Bill Brock-Byrne, Michael Long, Henry Reynolds, Ann McGrath, Shane Howard.
Presenter, poetry and script translation: Louis de Paor, Editor: Conall de Cléir, DOP: Colm Hogan, Sound: John Brennan, Music: Ronan Browne.
Filmed on the lands of traditional owners in Australia with their generous permission and consent, and produced in the Conamara Gaeltacht (Irish speaking area).
The Radharc Award is the highest commendation in Ireland for social documentary. It was an honour to receive the first prize and to take the Moone Man trophy home.
A Saoi Media production for TG4 and the BAI. Supported by Film Australia and the National Film and Sound Archive’s Zero Licensing Scheme.
Official selection Galway Film Fleadh, the Cork Film Festival, Irish Film Festival in Sydney, and screened as a part of the Irish Film Institute's 'Ireland on Sunday' series. Nominated for Golden Torc Award at the Celtic Media Festival, Program of the Year at the Irish language Media Awards, Prix Circom Commendation for Minorities in Society.
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Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that this video contains images of deceased persons.