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Basically Black

Basically Black

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Comedy

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Adapted from the stage production of the same name, 'Basically Black' is a sketch comedy TV pilot that aired in 1973, and due to the provocative racial content, ABC never produced another episode. It stands as a historical milestone, the first television program and stage play completely created and written by Aboriginal Australians.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

27 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

07 July 1973

Country

Australia

Cast

Gary Foley

Gary Foley

Aileen Corpus

Aileen Corpus

Bob Maza

Bob Maza

Zac Martin

Zac Martin

Bindi Williams

Bindi Williams

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