Bush Mechanics 

This off-beat series follows the exploits of the Bush Mechanics, a group of engaging Aboriginal characters, as they travel through central Australia.

Creator:

Francis Jupurrula Kelly

Stars:

Simeon Jupurrula Ross, Steven Jupurrula Morton, Errol Jupurrula Nelson

1 win.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Simeon Jupurrula Ross	...	Self unknown episodes

Storyline

This series follows the exploits of the Bush Mechanics, a group of engaging Aboriginal characters, as they travel through central Australia. In each episode, the Bush Mechanics from the remote Warlpiri community of Yuendumu are presented with a new set of challenges - catching a car thief, getting a nephew out of jail, racing to an outback rock concert and travelling thousands of miles to gather pearl shells for a rainmaking ceremony. As they travel through the desert in their clapped-out vehicles, they solve multiple car problems with wacky and inventive bush repair techniques.

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Plot Keywords:

tv mini series | australian outback | stolen car | rock band | police | 

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Genres:

Documentary | Adventure | Comedy | Fantasy

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User Reviews

A comedy that's long enough to make its point, but knows when to stop

This short comedy uses wacky humor to comment on so-called global industrialization. Anyone who has had a car in a place where spare car parts are usually unavailable (and very expensive when they are) can fully appreciate the ingenuity or even the magic needed to keep the car running. Even without such experience, most viewers will enjoy the Marx-Brothers type antics as the characters encounter obstacle after obstacle in this "road trip" movie. Kudos to the director for not pounding the idea to death and knowing when to stop.

Details

Country:

Australia

Release Date:

1998 (Australia)

Filming Locations:

Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia

Company Credits

Production Co:

Film Australia

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min (4 episodes)

Color:

Color