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My Survival as an Aboriginal (1979): Cast

My Survival as an Aboriginal (1979) movie poster

My Survival as an Aboriginal is a 1979 family documentary starring Essie Coffey. It runs 51 minutes.

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My Survival as an Aboriginal (1979) movie poster
Released
Runtime
51 min
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is My Survival as an Aboriginal About?

The premise of My Survival as an Aboriginal without spoilers.

Essie Coffey teaches a group of children about Aboriginal culture, emphasizing the vital role of passing down traditions. She stresses that many Indigenous youths are losing connection to their heritage as mainstream education focuses on white cultural narratives, underscoring the need for cultural preservation.

My Survival as an Aboriginal Themes & Keywords

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  • australian aborigine
  • aboriginal art
  • strong
  • ethnography
  • habit
  • tribe
  • survival
  • social problem
  • social issues
  • racism
  • race
  • race relations
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  • politics
  • legal rights
  • law
  • land rights
  • justice
  • health
  • community
  • colonialism
  • bushland
  • black power
  • australian history
  • australian bush
  • assimilation
  • arts
  • alcoholism
  • aboriginal history
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Cast & crew

My Survival as an Aboriginal Cast

Essie Coffey stars in My Survival as an Aboriginal.

Videos

My Survival as an Aboriginal Trailers & Videos

4 videos: 1 trailer and 3 clips.

My Survival as an Aboriginal Official Trailer
  • Clip My Survival as an Aboriginal (1978) - Survival lessons
  • Clip My Survival as an Aboriginal (1978) - Tracking animals
  • Clip My Survival as an Aboriginal (1978) - Stand proud

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My Survival as an Aboriginal FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of My Survival as an Aboriginal, each answered in a sentence.

How long is My Survival as an Aboriginal?

My Survival as an Aboriginal runs 51 minutes.

When was My Survival as an Aboriginal released?

My Survival as an Aboriginal was released on June 17, 1979.

Who is in the cast of My Survival as an Aboriginal?

My Survival as an Aboriginal stars Essie Coffey.

Does My Survival as an Aboriginal have a post-credit scene?

No. My Survival as an Aboriginal has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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