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Night Cries: A Rural Tragedy

199019mTracey Moffatt
IMDb 6.1
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A short film about the relationship between an Aboriginal daughter and her white mother. The daughter, now the sole carer of her dying mother, dreams of far away places, the haunted look in her eyes loaded with a sense of what could have been. Famous Aboriginal singer, Jimmy Little, sings 'Royal Telephone', evoking the presence of Christianity and its role in the assimilation of Aboriginal people. The final scene sees the daughter lying in a foetal position next to her mother, crying. Assimilation, then, can be understood as a pain experienced by both the Aboriginal daughter as well as the white mother.

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Woman DirectorAboriginal

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What is Night Cries: A Rural Tragedy (1990) about?

A short film about the relationship between an Aboriginal daughter and her white mother. The daughter, now the sole carer of her dying mother, dreams of far away places, the haunted look in her eyes loaded with a sense of what could have been. Famous Aboriginal singer, Jimmy Little, sings 'Royal Telephone', evoking the presence of Christianity and its role in the assimilation of Aboriginal…

Who stars in Night Cries: A Rural Tragedy?

Night Cries: A Rural Tragedy stars Marcia Langton (Daughter), Agnes Hardwick (Old Mother), Jimmy Little (Singer), Alkira Fitzgerald (Young Daughter), Elizabeth Gentle (Young Mother). The film was directed by Tracey Moffatt.

How long is Night Cries: A Rural Tragedy?

Night Cries: A Rural Tragedy has a runtime of 19 min and premiered in 1990.

Is Night Cries: A Rural Tragedy worth watching?

Night Cries: A Rural Tragedy holds an IMDb rating of 6.1/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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