Willandra Wisdom Walk

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Broadcast on SBS National Indigenous Television, Australia 2018 and a special Australia Day screening on 26th Jan 2019.

Using walking as a pathway to illumination, the Willandra Wisdom Walk traverses ancient Aboriginal sites of significance and explores the meaning of wisdom across time and cultures.

Filmed on location in the Willandra Lakes Region World Heritage Area, Mungo National Park with the Three Traditional Tribal Groups: Baakandji, Mutthi Mutthi and Ngiyampaa.

Duration: 26 mins

Producer Director: Vera Hong 

Cinematography and Sound: Craig Bender and Vera Hong

Editor: Vera Hong

Indigenous cast: Joyce Smith nee Kelly, Leanne Mitchell, Daryl Pappin, Ricky Mitchell, Mary Pappin, Dawn Smith, Jim Everett, Warren Clark

Non Indigenous Cast: Dan Rosendahl, David Turnbull, Lyota Yagi, Koji Ryui, Peggy Thomas, Dick Green, Sasha Huber, Ian Wakefield, Mishka Henner, Camilla Franzoni, Jonathan Kimberley

Featuring original music composed and performed by Eric Avery – Violin and Gene Kelaher – Yidakki