Director
Steven McGregor
Writer
Steven McGregor, Tony Collins
Producer
Carmel Young
DOP
Murray Lui
Year
2008
Location
Tiwi Islands, Northern Territory
Darwin, Northern Territory
Type
Documentary Series
ASO Link
Synopsis
After a campaign spanning three decades, an Aboriginal community fields a football team in the regional competition and sets out to prove their mettle by winning the premiership in their first year. Follow the Tiwi Bombers through their first season in the big league as they strive to fulfil the dreams of their grandfathers. This inspirational series examines the struggle of a disadvantaged Aboriginal community as they try to compete with mainstream Australia on the sporting field. (Source: Screen Australia https://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/the-screen-guide/t/in-a-league-of-their-own-2008/26026/)
