A Dying Shame

Paul Roy
Australia 1997
53 min

A Dying Shame examins the desperate situation of Aboriginal health in Australia.

Aboriginal health has always been an area neglected by Australian governments. Millions of dollars are needed to bring Aboriginal people on par with other Australians. A Dying Shame reveals the human tragedy behind the shocking health statistics in Australia.

A Dying Shame is a documentary that tells personal stories of families and individuals within the remote Aboriginal community in Borroloola (Northern Territory).

A Dying Shame was shot over nine months and documents the struggles of Aboriginal people and their families who have to cope with poor health and an ineffectual health system, said to be 'one of the most inequitable health services in the Western world'.

A Dying Shame is also a story of hope and courage of individuals fighting against the odds.

Cast
Release dates	1997 - Australia
Video/DVD Release Date	1997 (video)
Awards	Highly commended, documentary category - Dendy Awards Australia 1998
Rating	PG - adult themes
Language level	not available
Distributor	not available
Soundtrack	not available
Genre	Documentary
Notes	Paul Roy said he hoped A Dying Shame would provoke international debate and shame the Australian government into action. However, almost ten years later nothing much has changed. Other films by Paul Roy: The Riddle of the Bradshaws First Mission Kimberley Cops Reef Dreams

Where to from here?

• Learn about Aboriginal health
• Do Aboriginal people consume more alcohol than white people?
• How long do Aboriginal people live?