Finding Maawirrangga

2017•15m•Documentary

Tom E Lewis knows he must die with all of his Songs. After years of haunting silence, he returns to his Grandmothers’ country to seek the permission of the Jungayi (Lawmen) to learn Thumbul corroboree (Morning Star). With the family’s blessing through ceremony, the spirits, stars and ancestors help Tom prepare to find the mysterious Sandy Island of Maawirrangga by singing.

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Tom E. Lewis

Tom E. Lewis

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David Nyalik Murrungun

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John Nyalik Murrungun

Himself

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