In My Blood It Runs (2019)

An intimate and compassionate observational documentary from the perspective of a 10-year-old Aboriginal boy in Alice Springs, Australia, struggling to balance his traditional Arrernte/Garrwa upbringing with a state education.

Director:

Maya Newell

Stars:

Carol Turner, Dujuan Turner, Megan Turner

7 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Carol Turner	...	Self
Dujuan Turner	...	Self
Megan Turner	...	Self

Storyline

An intimate and compassionate observational documentary from the perspective of a 10-year-old Aboriginal boy in Alice Springs, Australia, struggling to balance his traditional Arrernte/Garrwa upbringing with a state education.

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Plot Keywords:

central australia | australian aborigine | culture | community | knowledge | 

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Taglines:

Feature documentary by the director of Gayby Baby

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Genres:

Documentary | Biography | History

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Did You Know?

Trivia

Director Maya Newell had been making films alongside the Arrernte Elders and families at Akeyulerrre, a non-governmental organization, for a decade. This film arose organically out of those relationships.

User Reviews

Moving

Just wow. WhaT an honest, beautiful depiction of a traumatic system.

Details

Official Sites:

Bonsai Films [Australia] Closer Productions [Australia]

Country:

Australia

Language:

Aboriginal English

Release Date:

20 February 2020 (Australia)

Also Known As:

In My Blood It Runs

Filming Locations:

Central Australia, Australia

Box Office

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$287,354

Company Credits

Production Co:

Closer Productions, Kids Film

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD