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Ablaze

Ablaze

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A feature documentary about opera singer Tiriki Onus who finds a 70-year-old silent film believed to be made by his grandfather, Aboriginal leader and filmmaker Bill Onus. As Tiriki travels across the continent and pieces together clues to the film’s origins, he discovers more about Bill, his fight for Aboriginal rights and the price he paid for speaking out.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

90 mins

Rating

7.5/10

Release Date

26 May 2022

Country

Australia

Cast

Bill Onus

Bill Onus

Self

Tiriki Onus

Tiriki Onus

Self

Jack Charles

Jack Charles

Self

John Hughes

John Hughes

Self

Alan Hardy

Alan Hardy

Self

Wayne Blair

Wayne Blair

(voice)

Lee Perry

Lee Perry

(voice)

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