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See the film near you
We encourage people with copies of the film to show it as a fundraiser for the Lingari Foundation in your local area. Below are a list of upcoming screenings of the film that people have told us about:
About the film
Liyarn Ngarn, in the Yawuru language of the West Kimberly region around Broome in Australia's far north-west, means "Coming Together of the Spirit". It epitomizes a thirty year long mission of Indigenous leader and Yawura man, Patrick Dodson, to bring about a lasting and true reconciliation between the original owners and the immigrants.
This compelling documentary tells of the devastation and inhumanity bought upon Indigenous people in every aspect of their daily lives. Personal stories of injustice are recounted by renowned English actor Pete Postlethwaite, as told to him by Patrick Dodson and Bill Johnson, an old English school friend, whose Indigenous son Louis died tragically. Respected songman, Archie Roach, adds his powerful lyrics and voice to this often painful, yet inspiring, journey of strength.
Liyarn Ngarn aims to change peoples' perception and attitude to Indigenous people and to assist with the process of true and lasting reconciliation. It is also offers some kind of meaningful epitaph to the Indigenous lives lost through sheer inhumanity.
"Liyarn Ngarn had me riveted and moved me to tears, anger and shame. It's the most culturally significant film I've seen in years ... Pete Postlethwaite, Archie Roach and Patrick Dodson are superb ... it's an absolute 'must see' for ALL Australians."
- David Lightfoot, Film Producer, "Wolf Creek", "Rogue"
The premiere
The premiere of the film was held in Sydney on 22 August 2007. Below are the speeches that were made at the premiere - please be aware that some of these files will take quite a while to download, depending on the speed of your internet connection.
The recordings were kindly provided by Pearl Davern of Koori Radio's Blackchat program.
If you missed out on tickets to the film premiere of Liyarn Ngarn, 
