Waiting

Mabo: Life of an Island Man

19971h 27mTrevor Graham
IMDb 7.4

Is it for me?

Sign in to check how this title fits your taste.

We couldn’t identify this title. Please reopen it and try again.

Synopsis

In 1992, the High Court upheld Eddie 'Koiki' Mabo's claim that Murray Islanders held native title to land in the Torres Strait, ending the legal fiction that Australia was empty when first occupied by white people.

Documentary

Ask Ray About This

Similar titles for me

Personalized recommendations based on your taste

What I'll love (and hate)

Honest personalized pros and cons

If I loved this...

Your next watch to keep the feeling

More from these creators

Director, writer, and cast filmography

Convince a skeptic

Arguments to get potential cowatcher on board

Hidden details

Easter eggs and things you missed

Where to Watch

Unlock Streaming Availability

Sign up and add your streaming services to instantly see where you can watch this title – no searching, no guessing.

Credits

Cast

Additional Info

Similar Titles

Frequently asked questions

What is Mabo: Life of an Island Man (1997) about?

In 1992, the High Court upheld Eddie 'Koiki' Mabo's claim that Murray Islanders held native title to land in the Torres Strait, ending the legal fiction that Australia was empty when first occupied by white people.

Who stars in Mabo: Life of an Island Man?

Mabo: Life of an Island Man stars N/A. The film was directed by Trevor Graham.

How long is Mabo: Life of an Island Man?

Mabo: Life of an Island Man has a runtime of 1 h 27 min and premiered in 1997. It is rated N/A.

Is Mabo: Life of an Island Man worth watching?

Mabo: Life of an Island Man holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Mabo: Life of an Island Man?

Streaming availability for Mabo: Life of an Island Man changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.