Director
Mitch Torres
Writer
Mitch Torres
Producer
Andrew Ogilvie, Andrea Quesnelle
DOP
Allan Collins
Year
2011
Location
Windjana Gorge, Western Australia
Derby Gaol, Kimberley, Western Australia; Lennard River station, Kimberley, Western Australia; Lillimooloora station, Kimberley, Western Australia; Tunnel Creek, Kimberley, Western Australia; Napier Ranges, Kimberley, Western Australia
Type
Documentary
ASO Link
Synopsis
In Jandamarra’s War we learn how in the 1890’s European settlers arrive in the Kimberley, North West Australia, with vast herds of sheep and cattle, determined to make their fortune by feeding a rapidly growing population in the South. But the settlers soon discover they are amongst indigenous tribes, ready to fight the red-faced invaders who are occupying their land. This is the story of Jandamarra, an Aboriginal warrior, a Bunuba man, who led one of the most effective rebellions in the history of indigenous peoples’ resistance to European colonization. Following banishment from Bunuba society for breaking kinship rules, Jandamarra’s attempts to assimilate into settler culture fail – he cannot accept the cruel and barbarous treatment of his people. Over 3 years he gains notoriety as a powerful yet illusive outlaw as he embarks on a guerilla war against vengeful pastoralists who are determined to punish and defeat the local tribes. In retribution for his actions Jandamarra is hunted down and finally killed at Tunnel Creek. His legend earns him both the admiration of his own people, and international notoriety. (Source: http://electricpictures.com.au/documentaries/jandamarras-war/)
