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Sunset To Sunrise

Synopsis

As the sun sets over Lila Creek, south of Alice Springs, Max Stuart watches the young men of his family prepare their camp and cook kangaroo the traditional way.

Throughout the night, Max passes on words of wisdom to his companions: sometimes they are sharp criticisms of his own people and dependence on alcohol and hand-outs, sometimes they are angry comments on the “kidnapping” of children by white authorities, and sometimes warm nostalgic reflections on traditional culture and sense of community.

The audience is privileged to be included in this very private and intimate setting as if they, too, were sitting by the campfire and drawn into Max’s engaging and insightful monologue.

Now in his twilight years, Max feels comfortable to tell it like it is and not hold back his true feelings. He has lived a long and colourful life and now feels it is his right to speak his mind and share the lessons he has learned.

Details

Cast
Max Stuart - himself
Release dates
2006 - Australia
Video/DVD release date
January 2011
Rating
G - general
Distributor
Ronin Films
Soundtrack
Swainson Rio, Steven Tranter
Notes

Sunset To Sunrise screened at the 2007 Melbourne Film Festival.

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Korff, J 2018, Sunset To Sunrise, <https://www.creativespirits.info/resources/movies/sunset-to-sunrise>, retrieved 12 December 2024

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